Introduction To The History Of The Nineteenth Century (1853)

Introduction To The History Of The Nineteenth Century is a book written by Georg Gottfried Gervinus in 1853. The book is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural events that took place during the nineteenth century. Gervinus has divided the book into three parts, each of which covers a different period of the century. The first part covers the period from 1789 to 1815, which includes the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The second part covers the period from 1815 to 1848, which includes the Congress of Vienna and the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. The third part covers the period from 1848 to 1852, which includes the revolutions of 1848 and the establishment of the Second French Empire.Gervinus provides a detailed analysis of the major political events of the century, including the rise of nationalism, the development of democracy, and the growth of industrialization. He also discusses the major cultural movements of the century, including Romanticism and Realism. Gervinus's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds. The book is considered a classic work of history and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.