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History of Friedrich II of Prussia (All 21 Volumes)
Thomas Carlyle's monumental work, 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia,' spans an astonishing 21 volumes and offers a detailed account of the life and reign of one of Europe's most influential monarchs. Written in Carlyle's characteristic prose, which combines historical research with vivid storytelling, this work stands as a cornerstone in the genre of biographical history. Carlyle's narrative style immerses the reader in the world of 18th-century Prussia, providing a rich tapestry of political intrigue, military conquests, and personal insights into Friedrich II's character. The sheer scope of the work showcases Carlyle's dedication to chronicling every aspect of Friedrich's life with meticulous detail and analysis. The impact of Carlyle's insights on Friedrich's leadership and legacy adds depth to our understanding of this enigmatic figure in European history. Those with an interest in biographies, historical narratives, and European history will find Carlyle's 'History of Friedrich II of Prussia' to be an essential read for delving into the life of one of history's most enigmatic rulers.
Crime and Criminal Justice in Modern Germany
The history of criminal justice in modern Germany has become a vibrant field of research, as demonstrated in this volume. Following an introductory survey, the twelve chapters examine major topics in the history of crime and criminal justice from Imperial Germany, through the Weimar and Nazi eras, to the early postwar years. These topics include case studies of criminal trials, the development of juvenile justice, and the efforts to reform the penal code, criminal procedure, and the prison system. The collection also reveals that the history of criminal justice has much to contribute to other areas of historical inquiry: it explores the changing relationship of criminal justice to psychiatry and social welfare, analyzes representations of crime and criminal justice in the media and literature, and uses the lens of criminal justice to illuminate German social history, gender history, and the history of sexuality.
The Genesis of German Conservatism
Although Conservative parties did not exist in Germany until after the Napoleonic Wars, there did emerge, around 1770, traceable organized political activity and intellectual currents of a clearly Conservative character. The author argues that this movement developed as a response to the challenge of the Enlightenment in the fields of religion, socioeconomic affairs, and politics- and that this response antedated the impact of the French Revolution. Believing that Conservatism cannot be treated properly as a specialized phenomenon, or simply as an intellectual movement, Professor Epstein correlates it with the political and social forces of the time. Originally published in 1966. The Princet...
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The Politics of German Child Welfare from the Empire to the Federal Republic
Edward Dickinson traces the story of German child welfare policy over an extended period of conflict and compromise among competing groups-progressive social reformers, conservative Protestants, Catholics, Social Democrats, feminists, medical men, jurists, and welfare recipients themselves.
