Deutsch-Französische Geschichte ; Band 6: Diesseits und jenseits der Nation

Overview & Synopsis

The 19th century is widely regarded as an era of profound transformation. In both Germany and France, the period between 1815 and 1870 was shaped by diverse political, social, and cultural developments associated with the process of nation-building. This volume, however, does not limit itself to national narratives. Rather, adopting the approach of histoire croisée, it investigates the transnational entanglements that mutually influenced France and Germany. It demonstrates how these dynamics played out across multiple domains—from politics and economics to education, science, media, civil society, and the arts. The volume also considers pre-national and post-national trajectories. The resulting analysis offers a nuanced perspective that both expands and critically reframes prevailing conceptions of the “invention of the nation".