The graphic below outlines some of the key factors leading to increased nationalism in Germany from 1815-1850.

We have changed our laws and I’d say Germany arguably has the most liberal immigration laws now. And that is a big difference between Germany and most other Western countries, including the US.

and suffering across class lines in a revolt against the liberal way of life—defined notably by pluralism and social inclusion. They want to restore the “traditional consolations of family, race, ...

Prussia's development as a successful, modern industrial state gave hope to German nationalists. Economically, unification through the Zollverein economic alliance of 1834 had been a success.

published as the Berlin Wall fell, Fukuyama argued that the ideologies of the 20th century – fascism, nationalism, communism – had "lost the battle of ideas". Liberal democracy, both economic and ...

Professor Breuilly's expertise lies in modern German history and the comparative history of modern Europe. He is also involved in modern urban history, the history of socialism and liberalism, the ...