Federalism and Enlightenment in German, 1740-1806: 170-1806

by Maiken Umbach

Federalism and Enlightenment identifies two connected features of great but underrated importance in German history; the strength of devolved, federal government inside the Holy Roman Empire; and the influence of ideas imported from England. Both stood out against the militaristic absolutism and admiration of France associated with Prussia.

The German Enlightenment has usually been seen as an extension of the French Enlightenment,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852851775
• ISBN13: 9781852851774
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.4"