The late nineteenth century marked a period of profound change in the German lands, characterized by rapid economic growth, increased migration, ideological conflict, and cultural innovation. Throwing new light on a series of hotly debated topics, Oliver Zimmer explores how people drew on their creative energies to find their place in the world.
[Zimmer's] study is a comparative urban-cultural history exemplary not just for imperial Germany but for the study of other nation states as well ... Those interested in the development of culture, society, urban and national life in Germany and Europe in the nineteenth century will find this valuable reading.
