Maiken Umbach Libri

This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting 'diversity withinunity'. Historians, linguists and political scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by 19th Century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.

This book examines the experiences of around 90,000 German Jews who fled to the U.S. between 1933 and 1941. Utilizing personal archives, it highlights how refugees navigated their identities amidst changing notions of Germanness, using photography to express their dual Jewish and German heritage. It appeals to those interested in Jewish migration and visual culture.

Identifies two connected features of great but underrated importance in German history: the strength of devolved, federal government inside the Holy Roman Empire; and the influence of ideas imported from England.