Liberalism In Nineteenth-Century Europe
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Edition: repr.,
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of revolution and reform, nineteenth-century Europe became the great battleground for one of history's most transformative political ideas — liberalism. Irene Collins, Lecturer in History at the University of Liverpool, presents a rigorous and illuminating study that chronicles the rise, evolution, and contradictions of liberal thought across a continent in flux, tracing how ideals of individual freedom, constitutional government, and economic liberty took root and were tested against the pressures of nationalism, class conflict, and imperial ambition. Collins argues with admirable clarity that liberalism was never a monolithic creed but a dynamic and contested force, shaped differently by the distinct political cultures of France, Germany, Italy, and beyond. Her authoritative prose cuts through the complexity of the era with precision and scholarly confidence, illustrating how the liberal project both galvanised and ultimately fragmented European political life. A work of enduring historical significance, this volume leaves the reader questioning whether the unresolved tensions of that century still quietly echo in the political landscapes of today.
Author: Irene Collins
Format: Paperback
Published: 1963
Genre: European history
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of revolution and reform, nineteenth-century Europe became the great battleground for one of history's most transformative political ideas — liberalism. Irene Collins, Lecturer in History at the University of Liverpool, presents a rigorous and illuminating study that chronicles the rise, evolution, and contradictions of liberal thought across a continent in flux, tracing how ideals of individual freedom, constitutional government, and economic liberty took root and were tested against the pressures of nationalism, class conflict, and imperial ambition. Collins argues with admirable clarity that liberalism was never a monolithic creed but a dynamic and contested force, shaped differently by the distinct political cultures of France, Germany, Italy, and beyond. Her authoritative prose cuts through the complexity of the era with precision and scholarly confidence, illustrating how the liberal project both galvanised and ultimately fragmented European political life. A work of enduring historical significance, this volume leaves the reader questioning whether the unresolved tensions of that century still quietly echo in the political landscapes of today.