Description: Alsace to the Alsatians?: Visions and Divisions of Alsatian Regionalism, 1870-1939 (Studies in Contemporary European History, 5) [Hardcover] Fischer, Christopher J. Product Overview The region of Alsace, located between the hereditary enemies of France and Germany, served as a trophy of war four times between 1870–1945. With each shift, French and German officials sought to win the allegiance of the local populace. In response to these pressures, Alsatians invoked regionalism―articulated as a political language, a cultural vision, and a community of identity―not only to define and defend their own interests against the nationalist claims of France and Germany, but also to push for social change, defend religious rights, and promote the status of the region within the larger national community. Alsatian regionalism however, was neither unitary nor unifying, as Alsatians themselves were divided politically, socially, and culturally. The author shows that the Janus-faced character of Alsatian regionalism points to the ambiguous role of regional identity in both fostering and inhibiting loyalty to the nation. Finally, the author uses the case of Alsace to explore the traditional designations of French civic nationalism versus German ethnic nationalism and argues for the strong similarities between the two countries’ conceptions of nationhood. Read more Details Publisher : Berghahn Books; 1st edition (March 1, 2010) Language : English Hardcover : 254 pages ISBN-10 : 1845457242 ISBN-13 : 42 Item Weight : 1.19 pounds Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,735,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #14,440 in French History (Books) #183,251 in World History (Books) #14,440 in French History (Books) #183,251 in World History (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1845457242
ISBN10: 1845457242
ISBN13: 9781845457242
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Brand: Berghahn Books
GTIN: 09781845457242
Number of Pages: 254 Pages
Publication Name: Alsace to the Alsatians? : Visions and Divisions of Alsatian Regionalism, 1870-1939
Language: English
Publisher: Berghahn Books, Incorporated
Subject: Europe / France, Modern / 20th Century, Modern / 19th Century, Social Psychology, Political Ideologies / Nationalism & Patriotism
Publication Year: 2010
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Christopher J. Fischer
Subject Area: Political Science, Psychology, History
Series: Studies in Contemporary European History Ser.
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
