Fichte: Addresses to the German Nation (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)

Johann Gottlieb Fichte; Gregory Moore [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0521448735 / ISBN 13: 9780521448734

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2009

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The book is in very good condition, some shelf rubbing. Text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'This is the first translation of Fichte's addresses to the German nation for almost 100 years. The series of 14 speeches, delivered whilst Berlin was under French occupation after Prussia's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Jena in 1806, is widely regarded as a founding document of German nationalism, celebrated and reviled in equal measure. Fichte's account of the distinctiveness of the German people and his belief in the native superiority of its culture helped to shape German national identity throughout the nineteenth century and beyond. With an extensive introduction that puts Fichte's argument in its intellectual and historical context, this edition brings an important and seminal work to a modern readership. All of the usual series features are provided, including notes for further reading, chronology, and brief biographies of key individuals.' xlv+202 paginated pages. 5.5 x 8.4 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fichte: Addresses to the German Nation (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521448735
• ISBN 13: 9780521448734
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
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Synopsis

This is the first translation of Fichte's addresses to the German nation for almost 100 years. The series of 14 speeches, delivered whilst Berlin was under French occupation after Prussia's disastrous defeat at the Battle of Jena in 1806, is widely regarded as a founding document of German nationalism, celebrated and reviled in equal measure. Fichte's account of the distinctiveness of the German people and his belief in the native superiority of its culture helped to shape German national identity throughout the nineteenth century and beyond. With an extensive introduction that puts Fichte's argument in its intellectual and historical context, this edition brings an important and seminal work to a modern readership. All of the usual series features are provided, including notes for further reading, chronology, and brief biographies of key individuals.

About the Author

Gregory Moore is lecturer in German at the University of St Andrews. He previously taught at the University of Wales Aberystwyth, and was Junior Research fellow at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. He is Secretary of the Friedrich Nietzsche Society.