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Understanding Modern Germany: Historical Frameworks from 1815 to 1848

This lecture explores the crucial period in German history around 1815, focusing on the political landscape before and after the French Revolution. Key topics include the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, the concept of "Kleinstaaterei," and the roles of Prussia and Austria in shaping the Germanic Confederation. We’ll delve into the impact of Napoleon, the Prussian Reform Movement, and the influential statesman Metternich. The session will also clarify the concept of "Sonderweg" and its significance in German historical discourse.

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Understanding Modern Germany: Historical Frameworks from 1815 to 1848

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  1. HIST 2117: Modern GermanySpring 2013 Lecture One: Germany Around 1815

  2. Beginning Frameworks • A “Once Upon a Time” Story • Germany and the Rest of Europe before the French Revolution • The Holy Roman Empire and its End • Kleinstaaterei • Prussia and Austria • Napoleon

  3. New Beginnings • The Prussian Reform Movement • Metternich • The Congress of Vienna • Germanic Confederation

  4. Continuities and Conservatism • Metternich and the Holy Alliance • Prussia, Austria, and the Rest of Germany • An Aristocratic Age

  5. Sonderweg • What does “Sonderweg” mean? • Why has it become an important concept for German history?

  6. Some names/concepts I may mention that are hard to spell Prussian General Code 1794 Karl vom Stein Carl von Clausewitz Karl August von Hardenberg Wilhelm von Humboldt Gerhard von Scharnhorst Neidthardt von Gneisenau

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