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Remaking the rhythms of life : German communities in the age of the Nation-state /

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 creat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Zimmer, Oliver, 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Oxford studies in modern European history.
Subjects:
Germany > Social conditions > 1871-1918.
Germany > History > 1871-1918.
Allemagne > Conditions sociales > 1871-1918.
Allemagne > Histoire > 1871-1918.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > Urban.
Social conditions
Germany
1871-1918
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • [Pt.] I. Journeys. Prologue : anything goes
  • Remaking urban economies
  • Schools on the move
  • [pt.] II. Place-makers. Prologue : coming and staying
  • Citizens and residents
  • Remaking the Bürgergemeinde
  • [pt.] III. Rhythms. Prologue : in and out of sync
  • Apostles of progress
  • Sedan day
  • Corpus Christi.