Zusatztext [Zimmer's] study is a comparative urban-cultural history exemplary not just for imperial Germany but for the study of other nation states as well ... Those interested in the development of culture! society! urban and national life in Germany and Europe in the nineteenth century will find this valuable reading. Informationen zum Autor Oliver Zimmer is Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford and Sanderson Fellow at University College. Klappentext The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world. Zusammenfassung The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction I Journeys Prologue: Anything Goes 1: Remaking urban economies 2: Schools on the move II Making a Place Prologue: Coming and Staying 3: Citizens and Residents 4: Remaking the Bürgergemeinde III Rhythms of Life Prologue: In and Out of Sync 5: Apostles of Progress 6: Sedan Day 7: Corpus Christi Conclusion

Autorentext
Oliver Zimmer is Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford and Sanderson Fellow at University College.

Klappentext

The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world.

Inhalt

• Introduction

• I Journeys

• Prologue: Anything Goes

• 1: Remaking urban economies

• 2: Schools on the move

• II Making a Place

• Prologue: Coming and Staying

• 3: Citizens and Residents

• 4: Remaking the Bürgergemeinde

• III Rhythms of Life

• Prologue: In and Out of Sync

• 5: Apostles of Progress

• 6: Sedan Day

• 7: Corpus Christi

• Conclusion