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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zimmer, Oliver, 1964-

Series:

Oxford studies in modern European history.

Oxford studies in modern European history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cities and towns--Germany.

Cities and towns.

Germany--Social conditions--1871-1918.

Germany.

Germany--History--1871-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (410 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; I: JOURNEYS; Prologue: Anything Goes; 1. Remaking Urban Economies; 2. Schools on the Move; II: PLACE-MAKERS; Prologue: Coming and Staying; 3. Citizens and Residents; 4. Remaking the Bürgergemeinde; III: RHYTHMS; Prologue: In and Out of Sync; 5. Apostles of Progress; 6. Sedan Day; 7. Corpus Christi; Conclusion; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-876679-3

0-19-163986-9

1-299-39452-3

OCLC:

922972028