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Students deal with new themes in selected key areas. They understand and evaluate them as well as argument with regards to scientific dynamics and trends of the respective key areas. They understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different methodological approaches. They gain competences in independent formulating of questions and argumentations.

The seminar deals with the contexts and the immediate prehistory of the succession of the Electoral House of Hanover to the English throne in 1714. Using sources, we will illuminate the long phase of political preparations for the change of throne in England and in the Empire and the diplomatic actions, including the activities of the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. In addition to intensive source work, we will draw on the current English and German research literature, which has produced some new interpretations, especially in the 2014 commemorative year. Special attention will also be paid to the internal English resistance to the "German" takeover of the throne.

Introductory phase, short presentations and discussion, group work including reading of (source) texts

Regular active participation in class, presentation and written paper

Will be provided in the course. Course reserve collection

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