From Reich to Revolution
eBook - PDF

From Reich to Revolution

German History, 1558-1806

  1. 456 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

From Reich to Revolution

German History, 1558-1806

About this book

German history after the Reformation is often seen as a confusing period of political failures before the emergence of powerful states like Prussia give some coherence to the national story. The inability of Emperor Charles V to solve Germany's political and religious problems by 1558 seems to condemn the country to the chaos of the Thirty Years War and the subsequent partition of the Reich, or Holy Roman Empire, into virtually independent states until its final collapse in 1806. Peter H. Wilson's major new study:
- Weaves insights from the latest research into a comprehensive account of German social, political and cultural development across two and a half centuries
- Addresses fundamental questions, such as how the apparently fragile structure of the Reich survived the trauma of the Thirty Years War and why, despite gross social inequality, Germany did not experience mass French-style revolution
- Provides a helpful glossary, detailed appendices and a guide to further reading to aid study

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access From Reich to Revolution by Peter H. Wilson in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & European History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2019
Print ISBN
9780333652442
eBook ISBN
9781137217998
Edition
1
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Dedication
  7. List of Maps
  8. List of Tables
  9. Preface
  10. List of Abbreviations
  11. 1 The Peculiarities of German History
  12. 2 Reich and Territories
  13. 3 Fundamentals
  14. 4 The Great War (1618-48)
  15. 5 The Reich in Action
  16. 6 Territorial Absolutism
  17. 7 State and Society
  18. 8 Imperial and European Politics
  19. Conclusion
  20. Glossary
  21. Appendix 1 Major rulers
  22. Appendix 2 Territories, by Kreise, c.1800
  23. Appendix 3 The imperial cities, c.1800
  24. Appendix 4 The ecclesiastical territories, 1792
  25. Guide to Further Reading
  26. Notes
  27. Index