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ISBN: 9780691208954
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Explore the profound narrative of Eastern Europe in "From Peoples into Nations." This meticulously researched trade paperback dives into the complex history shaped by the decisions of Habsburg monarch Joseph II in the 1780s, who declared German the language of his realm in an attempt to unify his territories. Rather than fostering unity, this decree ignited a fierce sense of nationalism among various ethnic groups, including Hungarians, Czechs, and many others, deeply concerned about their cultural identities.
Through John Connelly's insightful analysis, the book details how the rich tapestry of Eastern European history is woven from stories of invasion, migration, and the quest for autonomy, reflecting the region's extraordinary cultural diversity. From the rise of nationalism in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the dramatic shifts following the First World War and the subsequent impact of totalitarian regimes, Connelly reveals how history remains a living entity that shapes the identity of East Europeans.
In recent years, as democracy has reemerged and populist sentiments have risen, the experiences that define these nations converge, reminding us that nations are not eternal. "From Peoples into Nations" captures this essence beautifully, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the historical forces that have both divided and connected people across borders and cultures.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691208954
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
In the 1780s, the Habsburg monarch Joseph II decreed that henceforth German would be the language of his realm. His intention was to forge a unified state from his vast and disparate possessions, but his action had the opposite effect, catalyzing the emergence of competing nationalisms among his Hungarian, Czech, and other subjects, who feared that their languages and cultures would be lost. In this sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe since the late eighteenth century, John Connelly connects the stories of the region's diverse peoples, telling how, at a profound level, they have a shared understanding of the past.
An ancient history of invasion and migration made the region into a cultural landscape of extraordinary variety, a patchwork in which Slovaks, Bosnians, and countless others live shoulder to shoulder and where calls for national autonomy often have had bloody effects among the interwoven ethnicities. Connelly traces the rise of nationalism in Polish, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman lands; the creation of new states after the First World War and their later absorption by the Nazi Reich and the Soviet Bloc; the reemergence of democracy and separatist movements after the collapse of communism; and the recent surge of populist politics throughout the region.Because of this common experience of upheaval, East Europeans are people with an acute feeling for the precariousness of history: they know that nations are not eternal, but come and go; sometimes they disappear. From Peoples into Nations tells their story.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691208954
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Explore the profound narrative of Eastern Europe in "From Peoples into Nations." This meticulously researched trade paperback dives into the complex history shaped by the decisions of Habsburg monarch Joseph II in the 1780s, who declared German the language of his realm in an attempt to unify his territories. Rather than fostering unity, this decree ignited a fierce sense of nationalism among various ethnic groups, including Hungarians, Czechs, and many others, deeply concerned about their cultural identities.
Through John Connelly's insightful analysis, the book details how the rich tapestry of Eastern European history is woven from stories of invasion, migration, and the quest for autonomy, reflecting the region's extraordinary cultural diversity. From the rise of nationalism in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the dramatic shifts following the First World War and the subsequent impact of totalitarian regimes, Connelly reveals how history remains a living entity that shapes the identity of East Europeans.
In recent years, as democracy has reemerged and populist sentiments have risen, the experiences that define these nations converge, reminding us that nations are not eternal. "From Peoples into Nations" captures this essence beautifully, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the historical forces that have both divided and connected people across borders and cultures.
Shipping for this item is FREE, however please allow 6 weeks for shipping, please note once you place the order we are not able to cancel it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691208954
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
In the 1780s, the Habsburg monarch Joseph II decreed that henceforth German would be the language of his realm. His intention was to forge a unified state from his vast and disparate possessions, but his action had the opposite effect, catalyzing the emergence of competing nationalisms among his Hungarian, Czech, and other subjects, who feared that their languages and cultures would be lost. In this sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe since the late eighteenth century, John Connelly connects the stories of the region's diverse peoples, telling how, at a profound level, they have a shared understanding of the past.
An ancient history of invasion and migration made the region into a cultural landscape of extraordinary variety, a patchwork in which Slovaks, Bosnians, and countless others live shoulder to shoulder and where calls for national autonomy often have had bloody effects among the interwoven ethnicities. Connelly traces the rise of nationalism in Polish, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman lands; the creation of new states after the First World War and their later absorption by the Nazi Reich and the Soviet Bloc; the reemergence of democracy and separatist movements after the collapse of communism; and the recent surge of populist politics throughout the region.Because of this common experience of upheaval, East Europeans are people with an acute feeling for the precariousness of history: they know that nations are not eternal, but come and go; sometimes they disappear. From Peoples into Nations tells their story.