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Examination of different paradigms and patterns of interpretation in imperial history; deepened knowledge on the basis of recent research literature

In recent years “Reich” or “empire” has (again) become a key concept in analysing large-scale political rule, economic exploitation and socio-cultural asymmetries before – and in association with – the nation state. The tutorial first aims at characterising the leading perspectives in this field in the light of approaches of comparative, transnational, transfer and entangled history. Furthermore, the theoretical knowledge will be deepened by examining the methodical and empirical features of recent research on empires in the early modern period and the nineteenth century.

Reading and discussion of theoretical literature and empirical studies; group work; presentations

Regular and active participation; group presentations of research positions and case studies

Howe, Stephen (Ed.), The New Imperial Histories Reader, London u.a. 2010; Wendehorst, Stephan (Ed.), Die Anatomie frühneuzeitlicher Imperien. Herrschaftsmanagement jenseits von Staat und Nation: Institutionen, Personal und Techniken, Berlin u.a. 2015

Online registration necessary!

For SKZ 603 old: no registration requirements; for 603 new: positively graduated compulsory module 1; for SKZ 313 none.

For students of curriculum BA History (2009), a reduced workload applies.