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Women, Transnational Networks and Patriotism in Northern and Central Europe, 1763-1814

Women, Transnational Networks and Patriotism in Northern and Central Europe, 1763-1814 - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Nicole PohlPublish date:12/2/2025Pages:342
Language:EnglishPublisher:Boydell PressISBN-13:9781783277902ISBN-10:1783277904UPC:9781783277902Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Western Europe, Eastern Europe, ModernBook Topic:18th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.81 inchesWeight:1.4418Product ID:SCF7SBJP0X
A gateway to the complex world of eighteenth-century sociability of elite women and of their lasting impact on modern concepts of national identity and community.

In the dynamic intellectual and social landscape of eighteenth-century Northern Europe, the interplay between patriotism, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism was pivotal in shaping the era's cultural and political discourse. This study delves into the intricate networks of elite women who navigated and influenced these concepts through their participation in salons and literary circles. By examining figures such as Anna Amalia of Weimar, Dorothea von Kurland, members of the Bluestockings, Friederike Brun and the grande Dame of eighteenth-century salon world, Mme de Staël, the narrative uncovers how these women fostered transnational dialogues and cultural exchanges that were crucial in redefining public spirit and national identity.

Grounded in extensive archival research and touching on the lives of over twenty-five individuals, the work highlights the nuanced roles these women played as cultural mediators and agents of change across national borders, challenging the traditional male-dominated historiography. The exploration of their contributions offers fresh insights into the interconnectedness of European intellectual life and the critical role of gender in shaping historical discourses. This book not only broadens our understanding of the Enlightenment but also provides a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on the socio-political transformations of the era.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Boydell PressISBN-13:9781783277902ISBN-10:1783277904UPC:9781783277902Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Western Europe, Eastern Europe, ModernBook Topic:18th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.81 inchesWeight:1.4418Product ID:SCF7SBJP0X
Pohl, Nicole: - NICOLE POHL is Professor Emerita at Oxford Brookes University. She is the Academic Editor of Electronic Enlightenment at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Publisher: Boydell Press

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