An integrative Heimatkunde – defined as the holistic study of localities and regions – has been a core interest in Ullrich (aka Ulli) Kockel’s research since

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Teaching the Empire explores how Habsburg Austria utilized education to cultivate the patriotism of its people. Public schools have been a tool for patriotic de

The last decade has undoubtedly been the most controversial in the long literary career of Martin Walser. This volume presents a review of this career, going fa

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