Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0282095322 ISBN 13: 9780282095321
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings to life a remarkable exchange of letters between two 19th century intellectual giants: German philosopher David Friedrich Strauss and French writer Ernest Renan. Originally published in 1870, this exchange occurred during the Franco-Prussian war, and their candid correspondence grapples with the thorniest of contemporary issues: the nature of German and French national identity, the future of a unified Europe, and the role of religion in modern society. Strauss and Renan, both enfants terribles, had made careers out of challenging the conventional wisdom of their day. In this exchange, they turn their formidable intellects on the question of nationalism, examining both its power and its perils. Strauss, a leading scholar of biblical criticism, saw in the rise of German nationalism a force for progress and the hope of a unified, liberal Europe. Renan, an expert on the history of religion, was more skeptical, fearing that nationalism could just as easily lead to war and oppression. Their letters offer a fascinating window into the intellectual currents of the time and show that the debates over nationalism, religion, and the future of Europe that continue to roil the present day are far from new. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in European history, the history of ideas, or the complex relationship between religion and politics. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282095322 ISBN 13: 9780282095321
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282095322 ISBN 13: 9780282095321
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.