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Author: Len Scales
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-04-26
Total Pages: 637
ISBN-13: 0521573335
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGerman identity, a key force in history, took shape during the late Middle Ages. This book explains how and why.
Author: Matt T. Lammers
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Celia Applegate
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2002-08
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 9780226021300
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConcert halls all over the world feature mostly the works of German and Austrian composers as their standard repertoire: composers like the three "Bs" of classical music, Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, all of whom are German. Over the past three centuries, many supporters of German music have even nurtured the notion that the German-speaking world possesses a peculiar strength in the cultivation of music. This book brings together seventeen contributors from the fields of musicology, ethnomusicology, history, and German literature to explore these questions: how music came to be associated with German identity, when and how Germans came to be regarded as the "people of music," and how music came to be designated "the most German of arts." Unlike previous volumes on this topic, many of which focused primarily on Wagner and Nazism, the essays here are wide-ranging and comprehensive, examining philosophy, literature, politics, and social currents as well as the creation and performance of folk music, art music, church music, jazz, rock, and pop. The result is a striking volume, adeptly addressing the complexity and variety of ways in which music insinuated itself into the German national imagination and how it has continued to play a central role in the shaping of a German identity. Contributors to this volume: Celia Applegate Doris L. Bergen Philip Bohlman Joy Haslam Calico Bruce Campbell John Daverio Thomas S. Grey Jost Hermand Michael H. Kater Gesa Kordes Edward Larkey Bruno Nettl Uta G. Poiger Pamela Potter Albrecht Riethmüller Bernd Sponheuer Hans Rudolf Vaget
Author: Matt T. Lammers
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 170
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Harold James
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781842122044
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'It is difficult to convey the sheer verve, wit and brilliance which James brings to the exposition of this argument... the most sheerly enjoyable book on German history since Gordon Craig's The Germans' Times Literary Supplement Following the collapse of communism in the East, Europe again faces the threat of a unified, powerful, nationalistic Germany. In his brilliant and provocative study of the German search for self-understanding, Harold James looks at Germany within the international order, offering an entirely new explanation for the instability and volatility of the Germans' perceptions of them selves, and the role of their nation.
Author: Stephen Green
Publisher: Haus Publishing
Published: 2014-11-15
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 1908323698
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Euro crisis has served as a stark reminder of the fundamental importance of Germany to the larger European project. But the image of Germany as the dominant power in Europe is at odds with much of its recent history. Reluctant Meister is a wide-ranging study of Germany from the Holy Roman Empire through the Second and Third Reichs, and it asks not only how such a mature and developed culture could have descended into the barbarism of Nazism but how it then rebuilt itself within a generation to become an economic powerhouse. Perhaps most important, Stephen Green examines to what extent Germany will come to dominate its relationship with its neighbors in the European Union, and what that will mean.
Author: Hermann Selchow
Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
Published: 2024-08-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783384311634
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the diversity and depth of German culture and identity Cultural roots and national identities are becoming increasingly important. This comprehensive work on German culture and identity takes you on a fascinating journey through Germany's history and present. A book for explorers and those eager to learn Whether you are a student, a cultural scientist, an expat or simply a curious traveler - this book offers you a unique insight into the facets of one of the richest and most diverse cultures in the world. More than just history Our book goes far beyond historical representation. It illuminates the living traditions that shape German culture - from regional customs and folk festivals to culinary delicacies and literary and musical masterpieces. Discover the deeply rooted values and norms, German philosophy and science, as well as Germany's modern cultural landscape. A tool for integration and understanding For expats and immigrants, this book serves as a valuable companion to better understand German society and integrate successfully. Teachers and language students will find a treasure trove of cultural knowledge here that enriches and deepens language lessons. A must for those interested in culture Immerse yourself in the diverse world of German dialects and regionalities, learn more about the influences of migration on German identity and be inspired by myths, legends and Germany's rich storytelling tradition. An indispensable reference work This book is not only a pleasure to read, but also a valuable reference work for historians, libraries and educational institutions that want to provide in-depth knowledge of German culture. For the future of cultural diversity Understand how historical developments, political decisions and social changes have shaped and continue to shape German identity. This book is an indispensable tool for politicians, decision-makers and anyone involved in cultural policy and integration. Enrich your knowledge and deepe
Author: Bernhard Giesen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1998-08-06
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780521639965
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book proposes a cultural theory of national identity, and also studies nineteenth-century and post-war German identity formation.
Author: Thomas O. Haakenson
Publisher: German Visual Culture
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781788744263
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary collection of essays by some of today's most forward-thinking scholars. The contributors explore the ways in which the prefix «trans» erupts German identity and the identity of Germany itself. What are the promises and perils for Germany, and German identity, in becoming transGerman?
