Between 1870 and 1890, Europe changed significantly: nation-states consolidated as global entanglements grew. Scientific innovations were both fascinating and frightening. Economic dynamics led to new forms of social inequality. The political mass market improved participation but also increased exclusion and oppression. This volume provides an introduction to research debates and contains an extensive bibliography.

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PD Dr. Jörg Requate, University of Bielefeld, Germany.