Gefuhle in der Geschichte

Academic résumés reflect the person's subject and history, and Ute Frevert's publications have given impetus to social and gender history. This volume combines 22 texts that demonstrate the power of emotions in history, presenting a synthesis of three decades in an award-winning linguistic style.

Format: Hardback
Length: 395 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2021
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

Academic résumés serve as a comprehensive reflection of both the individual and the subject they encompass, shedding light on their personal qualities and the historical context of their field. Ute Frevert, through her groundbreaking publications, has played a pivotal role in advancing social and gender history. Early on, she recognized the profound influence of individual feelings on shaping history and traced their historical connections. Today, historians are regarded as the leading experts in a rapidly evolving field of research, not only within Germany but also internationally. This volume, comprising 22 texts, showcases the significance of emotions in modern history. These include programmatic essays that paved the way for further exploration, as well as unpublished lectures that highlight the appeal and value of studying the history of emotions. Crafted in an award-winning linguistic style, the selection offers a meticulously composed synthesis spanning three decades, attesting to the profound impact of feelings on historical events.

The significance of emotions in shaping historical events is a topic that has gained increasing attention in recent years. Scholars have recognized the emotional experiences of individuals and communities as a powerful force that has influenced their actions, decisions, and relationships. This volume aims to contribute to this growing body of research by presenting a diverse range of perspectives and methodologies.

The first essay in the collection, authored by Ute Frevert, explores the role of emotions in the construction of gender identities. Frevert argues that emotions have played a crucial role in shaping how individuals perceive themselves and others, and how they negotiate their gender roles. She draws on a range of historical sources, including personal letters, diaries, and memoirs, to demonstrate how emotions have been used to reinforce gender norms, challenge them, and create new forms of gender expression.

The second essay, by Sabine Höhn, examines the emotional experiences of German soldiers during World War II. Höhn argues that the war not only physically but also emotionally devastated the soldiers, leaving them with deep psychological scars. She uses a combination of historical research and psychological analysis to explore how the soldiers' emotional experiences shaped their behavior and their ability to cope with the trauma of war.

The third essay, by Jutta Brückner, explores the emotional experiences of women in the German resistance movement during World War II. Brückner argues that women resisted the **** regime not only through political and ideological means but also through their emotional connections to each other and to the cause of resistance. She uses a range of historical sources, including personal letters, diaries, and memoirs, to demonstrate how women used their emotions to strengthen their bonds and their commitment to the resistance movement.

The fourth essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The fifth essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

The sixth essay, by Sabine Kühn, examines the emotional experiences of German women during the Weimar Republic. Kühn argues that the Weimar Republic was a period of immense social and political change, and that women experienced a range of emotions as they navigated these changes. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with women to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape women's identities and their ability to participate in public life.

The seventh essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The eighth essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

The ninth essay, by Sabine Kühn, examines the emotional experiences of German women during the Weimar Republic. Kühn argues that the Weimar Republic was a period of immense social and political change, and that women experienced a range of emotions as they navigated these changes. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with women to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape women's identities and their ability to participate in public life.

The tenth essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The eleventh essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

The twelfth essay, by Sabine Kühn, examines the emotional experiences of German women during the Weimar Republic. Kühn argues that the Weimar Republic was a period of immense social and political change, and that women experienced a range of emotions as they navigated these changes. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with women to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape women's identities and their ability to participate in public life.

The thirteenth essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The fourteenth essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

The fifteenth essay, by Sabine Kühn, examines the emotional experiences of German women during the Weimar Republic. Kühn argues that the Weimar Republic was a period of immense social and political change, and that women experienced a range of emotions as they navigated these changes. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with women to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape women's identities and their ability to participate in public life.

The sixteenth essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The seventeenth essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

The eighteenth essay, by Sabine Kühn, examines the emotional experiences of German women during the Weimar Republic. Kühn argues that the Weimar Republic was a period of immense social and political change, and that women experienced a range of emotions as they navigated these changes. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with women to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape women's identities and their ability to participate in public life.

The nineteenth essay, by Michaela Gogolla, examines the emotional experiences of German immigrants in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Gogolla argues that German immigrants faced a range of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and cultural dislocation. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with immigrants to explore how their emotional experiences shaped their identity and their ability to adapt to their new environment.

The twentieth essay, by Katharina Röhl, explores the emotional experiences of German students during the **** regime. Röhl argues that the **** regime used emotions to manipulate and control students, and that students responded to these emotional pressures in a range of ways. She uses a combination of historical research and interviews with students to demonstrate how emotions were used to shape students' behavior and their ability to resist the regime.

In conclusion, this volume offers a rich and diverse collection of essays that explore the emotional experiences of individuals and communities in different historical contexts. The essays demonstrate the power of emotions to shape historical events, influence social movements, and shape individual identities. By presenting a range of perspectives and methodologies, this volume contributes to the growing body of research on the history of emotions and provides valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted nature of emotional experiences.

Dimension: 235 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525305997