Transnational Encounters? : European Elites, International Associations and National States (1882-1914).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ciampani, Andrea.

Contributor:

Kroll, Thomas.

Series:

Studies in Early Modern and Contemporary European History Series

Studies in Early Modern and Contemporary European History Series ; v.8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transnationalism.

International organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (140 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines the evolution of European elites and their transnational interactions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on the period between 1882 and 1914. It explores how political, social, and cultural changes influenced elite groups, including their involvement in international associations, economic development, social cohesion, and the protection of middle-class interests. Through historical analysis, the text investigates the rise of transnational organizations and their roles as autonomous actors or collaborators with nation-states. The book addresses themes such as the transformation of political processes, the emergence of transnational trajectories, and the interplay between different elite groups. Authored and edited by Andrea Ciampani and Thomas Kroll, it is intended for scholars and researchers in European history, political science, and sociology, providing insights into the complex dynamics of elite networks and their impact on European society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Transnational Trajectories of European Elites

I. Elites Between Nation and Internationalism. Dialectic Relationships

Education and Careers of Elites Between Government and Society

The National Legitimacy of International Elites: Ideal and Practice of the Second International, 1889 - 1914

International Historical Congresses and the Formation of an Elite Group, 1898 - 1913

II. Transnational Arenas and Encounters Between Associative Dynamics and Interstate Relations

Encounters for a Transnational Cooperative Movement: Associative and Government Elites Shaping Economic Development and Social Cohesion, 1895 - 1913

The International of the Bourgeoisie? Social Reformers and Their International Organizations in Europe Around 1900

The Role of Transnational Elites and States in the Protection of the Middle Classes. The Italo-German Contribution to the International Institute of the Middle Classes in the Early Twentieth Century

The Transnational Ambitions of Legal Science. The Beginnings of the Internationale Vereinigung für Rechts- und Wirtschaftsphilosophie, 1909- 1919

III. Instruments of Research

Online Tools and Instruments Supporting the Study of Transnational Elites: The Functionalities of the Contextual Database ODIS

Contributors

Index of Names.

Notes:

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ISBN:

3-11-168059-2

OCLC:

1520180660