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- Title
Stephan Schwarz, Im Spannungsfeld zwischen Wiederherstellung und Wandel. Die politische Elite der Schweiz während der Restauration von 1814 bis 1830. Basel, Schwabe 2021.
- Authors
Fahrmeir, Andreas
- Abstract
The habilitation thesis by Stephan Schwarz, titled "Between Restoration and Change: The Political Elite of Switzerland during the Restoration from 1814 to 1830," examines the political changes in Switzerland during the Restoration period. The author analyzes the developments in the 22 cantons and investigates 24 political biographies to examine the impact of political upheavals on careers and the significance of restrictions such as censorship or foreign influence. The study shows that most political actors in Switzerland were able to continue their careers, although the political personnel expanded over time. There was neither a complete restoration of previous structures nor fundamental reforms. The development in the new cantons was more dynamic, but local recognition and the ability to compromise were crucial for political success everywhere. The study contributes to the discussion on regression, continuity, and change in Europe after 1815.
- Subjects
SWITZERLAND; ACADEMIC dissertations; IM Spannungsfeld zwischen Wiederherstellung und Wandel. Die politische Elite der Schweiz wahrend der Restauration von 1814 bis 1830 (Book); SCHWARZ, Stephan; POLITICAL elites; SWISS politics &; government; POLITICAL change; POLITICAL restorations; BIOGRAPHY (Literary form); NONFICTION; REFORMS; CAREER development; SELF-censorship; CENSORSHIP
- Publication
Historische Zeitschrift, 2022, Vol 314, Issue 2, p508
- ISSN
0018-2613
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.1515/hzhz-2022-1145