The late hajo holborn, yale professor and the leading authority in america on german history, selected these ten essays for publication before his death last year. Hans mommsen 5 november 1930 5 november 2015 was a german historian, known for his studies in german social history, and for his functionalist interpretation of the third reich, especially for arguing that hitler was a weak dictator. At a time when most historians are devoting their energies primarily to small segments of our past, it is heartening to have a person of professor holborn s stature present us with his interpretation of the sweep of history and of a country whose impact on many phases of western civilization has been highly significant. On june 19, 1969, professor hajo holborn received the inter nationes prize, established to recognize. His most original and accessible book is the footnote. Hajo holborn berlin, may 18, 1902 bonn, june 20, 1969 was a germanamerican historian and specialist in modern german history life. A history of modern germany 16481840 book by hajo holborn. History 3010 reading lists for exam field preparations in. Dealing with the growth of absolutism, the author traces the founding of the hapsburg empire and the rise of bradenburgprussia, culminating in the conflict between maria theresa and. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. A festschrift, edited by leonard krieger and fritz stern, the responsibility of power. Hajo holborn books list of books by author hajo holborn. Hajo holborn s works this bibliography attempts to list the articles and books written, edited, or introduced by hajo holborn. She is the daughter of a prominent professor of european history, hajo holborn, who after.
Education and the liberal arts in fifteenth and sixteenthcentury europe london. Anderson, war and peace in the old regime conrad russell, the causes of the english civil war william monter, the devils handmaid. History 3010 reading lists for exam field preparations in early modern france and early modern intellectual and cultural history with ann blair ann blair. Although the pieces fall into a neat chronological progression covering german history from the preunification age of german. This book introduces writings on the history and philosophy of surgery that previously appeared in the journal of investigative surgery. History and the humanities hajo holborn, leonard kreiger on.
Hajo holborn explains the balance of power in the holy roman empire of the german nation, the economic state of germany during various periods, and includes maps to show how far the empire extended during various periods. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. June 20, 1969 was a germanamerican historian and specialist in modern german history. Pinson, modern german hajo holborn, a history of modern german, vols. His book, history after hitler, includes many madison connections.
This second volume of a threevolume reassessment of the last five centuries of german history covers the two centuries from the crucial aftermath of the thirty. History and humanities download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Better than half of this books citations are for works written since 1980. History 572 university of wisconsin department of history first semester 198182 undergraduate seminar. The political collapse of europe hajo holborn, repr snippet view 1951. Shop the latest titles by hajo holborn at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Browse and buy a vast selection of european history books and collectibles on. A stimulating interpretation of recent european history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and americas role in europe during the present eastwest conflict, by a professor of history at yale university. Buy a history of modern germany, volume 2 by hajo holborn from waterstones today.
History and the humanities hardcover 1972 by hajo holborn author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hajo holborn 1902 1969 possessed extraordinary gifts of intelli gence and. Anthony thomas grafton born 1950 is an american historian of early modern europe and the. Hajo holborn s most popular book is the civilization of the renaissance in italy. It is based on lists prepared by holborn himself and, especially for recent years, on information provided by hanna holborn gray and annemarie holborn. Hanna holborn gray was practically destined to an academic career.
Historical thinking involves the ability to con nect historical events and processes to specific circumstances of time and place as well as broader regional, national, or global processes. Its fortytwoyearold author, professor of history and the history of art at the small swiss university of his native basel, was already known. He taught in germany until he emigrated to the united states and joined the yale university faculty 193469. It deals with the period of nationalism and imperialism, from the abortive attempt of popular forces. These writings were selected and organized after careful analysis to include those works that demonstrated the best cohesive unit. Fifteen years before the first printing of this widely read book which was originally. Hajo holborn has books on goodreads with 426 ratings. Hajo holborn abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. See hajo holborn, the science of history, in the interpretation of history, ed. Holborn, hajo article about holborn, hajo by the free. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Hajo holborn is currently considered a single author.
One could say that hanna gray was destined to become a champion of the humanities. Jacob burckhards civilization of the renaissance in italy was first published almost a century ago, in 1860. This thesis has been ably proven by herbert marcuse, reason and revolution 2d ed. David bourget western ontario david chalmers anu, nyu area editors. In 19 he became a student of friedrich meinecke at berlin university, where he achieved a doctor of philosophy in 1924. Friedrich, a religious interpretation of the thirty years war m. The generations of carl schorske, leonard krieger, hajo holborn, arno. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Hajo holborn, history and the humanities philpapers.
Historical essays in honor of hajo holborn new york. Blackbourn continues the tradition begun in america by hajo holborns nearly forgotten a history of modern germany 195969, using. Click download or read online button to get history and humanities book now. Discover book depositorys huge selection of hajo holborn books online. Aha signs onto letter protesting cuts to humanities programs in brazil. Forged from a partnership between a university press and a library, project muse is a trusted part of the academic and scholarly community it serves. Holborn, hajo 19021969 people and organisations trove. This concluding volume of a threevolume reassessment of the last five centuries of german history develops the theme of power into what gordon a. This first volume of a major reassessment of the last five centuries of german history deals with that age of german history which had the widest effect on the rise. Holborn also delves deeply into the period between 1871 and the outbreak of the first world war in 1914, placing blame squarely on german shoulders where applicable. Her father, hajo holborn, was a prominent professor of european history, teaching at yale for 35 years after emigrating from germany. Milikan distinguished service professor emeritus of history at the university of.
Buy a cheap copy of a history of modern germany 16481840 book by hajo holborn. A brilliant and unique presentation of outstanding american historians writing on the momentous events of our nations history. This second volume of a threevolume reassessment of the last five centuries of german history covers the two centuries from the crucial aftermath of the thirty years war to the eve of the revolution of 184849. Historical thinking involves the ability to identify, compare, and evaluate multiple. The civilization of the renaissance in italy by jacob. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Dawson, the german empire works on style and technique. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. After a discussion of the political foundations of modern europe and the conflicts in the balance of power in the early nineteenthcentury, the rise of the german empire, and the age of. William hardy mcneill october 31, 1917 july 8, 2016 was a historian and author, noted for his argument that contact and exchange among civilizations is what drives human history forward, first postulated in the rise of the west 1963. History of humanities takes as its subject the history of a variety of disciplines including archaeology, art history, historiography, linguistics, literary studies, musicology, philology, and media studies.
Cgis south building s437, 1730 cambridge st 50752 this document offers a master reading list from which students will draw up individualized and. Ceeol is a leading provider of academic ejournals and ebooks in the humanities and. Hajo holborn project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Books by hajo holborn author of a history of modern germany. Shop european history books and collectibles abebooks. Hajo holborn s history of modern germany volume 3 issue 12 hans kohn. The historians history of the united states volume two of a two volume set. University of wisconsin department of history first semester. Hajo holborn, a political interpretation of the thirty years war carl j. He taught at yale and tufts before becoming sterling professor of history at yale. An introduction to communication studies by richard jones the saylor foundation, 20 the book overviews the timetested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cuttingedge applications of these basics. Wilhelm dilthey and the critique of historical reason. Hajo holborn was sterling professor of history at yale university. After establishing at heidelberg in 1926 as lecturer in medieval and modern history.
Political collapse of europe by hajo holborn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A masterly account of the dramatic, tragic and often shameful history of germany in the most recent age, which will probably become one of the most widely read of holborn s works. Project muse a history of modern germany, 16481840 by hajo. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Buy a cheap copy of a history of modern germany book by hajo holborn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 12, 2007 discover book depositorys huge selection of hajo holborn books online. A history of modern germany, volume 2 by hajo holborn. The postwar era and the nazi rise to power in 1933 are studied deeply and critically. A scholar of german and european history, hajo holborn fled nazi germany with his family in 1933, first arriving in the united kingdom, then emigrating to america. Six of them have appeared in journals or essay collections.
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