ISBN:
9781032813134
,
9781032813110
Language:
English
Pages:
vi, 384 Seiten
Series Statement:
Routledge research in early modern history
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.48/2410430903
Keywords:
Geschichte 1600-1850
;
Kulturbeziehungen
;
Deutschland
;
Großbritannien
;
Great Britain / Relations / Germany
;
Germany / Relations / Great Britain
;
Great Britain / Foreign public opinion, German
;
Germany / Foreign public opinion, British
;
Great Britain / History / 1485-
;
Germany / History / 17th century
;
Germany / History / 18th century
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Konferenzschrift
;
Großbritannien
;
Deutschland
;
Kulturbeziehungen
;
Geschichte 1600-1850
Abstract:
"The question of whether Britain is "apart from or a part of Europe" (D. Abulafia) has gained significance in recent years. This book reassesses an underexplored field of early modern transnational history: the variety of ways in which connections between Britain and German-speaking Europe shaped developments. After a comprehensive introduction, this book is divided into three parts: cross-border transfers and appropriations of knowledge; coping with alterity in intergovernmental contacts; and ideologising the cultural nation. The topics range from the exchange of religious and political ideas over court life, diplomacy, and espionage to literary and philosophical debates. Particular attention is paid to the media processes involved and to the practical value of knowledge about the "other" in different historical contexts. The picture emerging from the case studies reveals an intriguing dynamic: Mutual interest and ambiguous entanglements deepened precisely at a time when the British and German worlds diverged evermore from each other in terms of social and political structures. This fascinating volume sheds new light on Anglo-German relations and will be essential reading for students of early modern European history."
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
