The origins of the Länder
Arthur B. Gunlicks
Questions about identity have been asked for centuries in Germany, and to some extent are still today. Following the French Revolution, concept of state was modified include a particular kind state: nation-state. This meant that it now goal people who identified with one another – whether because geography, language, religion, history or culture form which included this distinct group people, leading rise nationalism, generally replaced religion as major focus common identity. chapter discusses origins Länder focusing on Holy Roman Empire, Revolution its aftermath, Germany's transition from Second Reich Third Reich. After World War II, Germany divided into four zones occupation, supreme commander each zone general United States, Britain, France Soviet Union acting highest authority.
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