British and German Historiography, 1750-1950: Traditions, Perceptions, and TransfersBenedikt Stuchtey, Peter Wende 'There are some new, and important points arising from this work... for researchers of the history of the academic profession, or for those interested in Anglo-German intellectual exchange and comparative history, the book will be of great value.' -Contemporary British History'Informative and erudite... British and German Historiography makes a noteworthy contribution to our understanding of the evolution of historical studies in the two countries. Anyone interested in the subject would do well to read this collection of essays.' -HistoryThis volume compares British and German historiography from the Enlightenment to the middle of the twentieth century. It examines the scope and impact of intellectual transfers and throws light on the power and influence of national traditions. It documents the ways in which the British and German scholarly communities competed with and profited from each other. |
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Towards a Comparative History | 1 |
Eighteenth | 25 |
English | 49 |
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