GER150H1 Lecture : 16th Jan 2012.doc
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In fact, lots of ger national identity before 1871. In 1789 there was the french revolution. Germans (eg. hegel and his friend) absolutely enthusiastic. Germans= some hesitation cannot be brought about by revolution. Change had to come about by ways of reform. Perhaps there are roots you are according to live. Napoleon brings to germany brings to anti- french sentiments and growing wish for new national identity- they wanted to fight against the french and napolean. 1813 volkerschlacht at leipzig (ie. battle of the people at leipzig) The first time that there was this feeling that: there is this growing selfe confidence that he can be defeated. Destroyed enough that a large restructuring was necessary. We go back as closely as possible to what has happened before (which was what happened) Ie. 1814/15 wiener kongress restoration (of previous legal structures) There is again a restriction of these freedoms.