Laura Claudia Achtelstetter: Prussian Conservatism 1815-1856, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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The book examines the nexus between political and religious thought within the Prussian old conservative milieu. It presents early-nineteenth-century Prussian conservatism as a phenomenon connected to a specific generation of young Prussians. The book introduces the ecclesial-political party of the Evangelische Kirchenzeitung (EKZ), a religious party within the Prussian state church, as the origins of Prussiäs conservative party post-1848. It traces the roots of the EKZ party back to the experiences of the Napoleonic Wars (1806-15) and the social movements dominant at that time.

Additionally, the book analyses this generation s increasing politicization and presents the German revolution of 1848 and the foundation of Prussiäs first conservative party as the result of a decade-long struggle for a religiously-motivated ideal of church, state, and society. The overall shift from church politics to state politics is key to understanding conservative policy post-1848. Consequently, this book shows how conservatives aimed to maintain Prussiäs character as a Christian and monarchical state, while at the same time adapting to contemporary political and social circumstances.

Therefore, the book is a must-read for researchers, scholars, and students of Political Science and History interested in a better understanding of the origins and the evolution of Prussian conservatism, as well as the history of political thought.