Friedrich Brandenburg-Prussia, 1466-1806

The Rise of a Composite State
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-230-35696-2
Verlag: Macmillan Education
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 184 Seiten, Ebook (PDF)

Reihe: Studies in European History

Karin Friedrich locates the composite state of Brandenburg-Prussia in its historical, political, religious and economic context, from the demise of the Teutonic Knights in the fifteenth century to the Napoleonic crisis. Synthesising debates in German, English and Polish historical writing, the study focuses on key themes and concepts such as:• confessionalisation, state-building, absolutism, and the rural economy• the primacy of foreign politics• the impact of an enlightened public sphere on changing notions of citizenship.Friedrich assesses the ability of the Prussian state to integrate its constituent parts, not least by creating a patriotic identity and notion of unity under the name of 'Prussia'. Challenging myths and older views, this fresh interpretation is ideal for anyone studying this complex political entity within early modern Europe.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Friedrich, Karin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Note on References.- Editors' Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Glossary.- A Gazetteer of Geographical and Place Names.- Maps.- Introduction.- The Teutonic Legacy.- 'State-Building'.- Estate Society and Life in the Rural Economy.- From Baroque Court to Military Monarchy.- Foreign Policy Between East and West.- Enlightenment and Public Sphere.- Conclusion.- Appendix 1: Genealogy.- Appendix 2: Table of Offices.- Select Bibliography.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

KARIN FRIEDRICH Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Aberdeen, UK.