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This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting 'diversity withinunity'. Historians, linguists and political scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by 19th Century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.
This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting
'diversity within unity'. Historians, linguists and political
scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire,
was re-shaped by nineteenth-century cultural movements, and was
adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth
of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in
regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an
outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.
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