Ernest Belfort Bax

German Society at the Close of the Middle Ages (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Layers of Medieval German Society

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "German Society at the Close of the Middle Ages," Ernest Belfort Bax offers a profound exploration of the social and cultural transformations occurring in Germany during the twilight of the medieval period. Employing a meticulous historical analytical style, Bax weaves together social, economic, and political threads to paint a comprehensive portrait of a society in flux. His work is notable for its integration of primary sources, revealing perspectives on class dynamics, urbanization, and the rise of individualism against a backdrop of feudal structures. Through this lens, Bax provides critical insights into how these societal shifts set the stage for the Renaissance and Reformation. A prominent socialist and historian, Bax was deeply influenced by the social movements of his time, including his involvement with the early labor movement in Britain. His scholarly background in philosophy and history, combined with a commitment to class struggle and social justice, informed his investigative approach to history. This work reflects his dedication to understanding the intricacies of societal change and the interplay of economic forces that shaped human experiences in the past. "German Society at the Close of the Middle Ages" is essential reading for historians, cultural scholars, and anyone interested in the transitional dynamics of early modern Europe. Bax's rich analysis not only illuminates a pivotal era but also prompts reflections on contemporary social transformations, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the historical roots of modern society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066138356
• Artikelnr.: 58760651

Autorenporträt

Ernest Belfort Bax was an English barrister, journalist, philosopher, men's rights activist, socialist, and historian. Ernest Belfort Bax was born on July 23, 1854, in Leamington Spa, the son of Daniel Bax, a wealthy Mackintosh raincoat manufacturer and traditionalist nonconformist. Bax's elder brother, barrister Alfred Ridley Bax, was the father of composer and writer Arnold Bax, as well as playwright and essayist Clifford Bax. In his Reminiscences and Reflexions of a Mid and Late Victorian (1918), he laments the restricted Evangelicanism and Sabbatarianism in which he was raised as having left "an enduringly unpleasant reminiscence behind it". Between the years 1864 and 1875, he was privately taught by tutors and influenced by George Lewes, William Lecky, Alexander Bain, Herbert Spencer, and John Stuart Mill, all of whom contributed to his commitment to rationality. The Franco-German War and its aftermath, the Commune, sparked his interest in public affairs when he was sixteen years old. During this time, his political ideals were a mix of common radicalism and dreams for economic equality.