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Title: Die großen Mächte
Alternate Title: Die grossen Mächte
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Die großen Mächte" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the dynamics and relationships among European powers, particularly in the context of political ideologies and the realities of statecraft. Ranke aims to present a nuanced understanding of how states navigate their interests, identity, and power during a transformative era in European history. The opening of the work introduces Ranke's perspective on the relationship between political power and historical development. He emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of history that transcends simplistic ideological frameworks, asserting that the true essence of national identities and state dynamics is rooted in their real, lived experiences rather than abstract theories. Ranke critiques the extreme partisanship of his time and positions his analysis in contrast to both liberal and conservative dogmas. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the political landscape of Europe, focusing on major historical events and power shifts, particularly during the era of Louis XIV, which informs the evolution of the modern nation-state and its inherent complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ranke, Leopold von, 1795-1886
Editor: Meinecke, Friedrich, 1862-1954
EBook No.: 39669
Published: May 11, 2012
Downloads: 88
Language: German
Subject: Balance of power
Subject: Europe -- Politics and government -- 18th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Die großen Mächte
Alternate Title: Die grossen Mächte
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Die großen Mächte" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the dynamics and relationships among European powers, particularly in the context of political ideologies and the realities of statecraft. Ranke aims to present a nuanced understanding of how states navigate their interests, identity, and power during a transformative era in European history. The opening of the work introduces Ranke's perspective on the relationship between political power and historical development. He emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of history that transcends simplistic ideological frameworks, asserting that the true essence of national identities and state dynamics is rooted in their real, lived experiences rather than abstract theories. Ranke critiques the extreme partisanship of his time and positions his analysis in contrast to both liberal and conservative dogmas. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the political landscape of Europe, focusing on major historical events and power shifts, particularly during the era of Louis XIV, which informs the evolution of the modern nation-state and its inherent complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ranke, Leopold von, 1795-1886
Editor: Meinecke, Friedrich, 1862-1954
EBook No.: 39669
Published: May 11, 2012
Downloads: 88
Language: German
Subject: Balance of power
Subject: Europe -- Politics and government -- 18th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.