The Zollverein

Originally published in 1939, this book presents an account of the Zollverein's history and its role in German unification.

W. O. Henderson (Author)

9781107684287, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 October 2013

392 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.2 cm, 0.5 kg

Originally published in 1939, this book presents an account of the Zollverein's history and its role in the process of German unification. Whilst studies had been made of various episodes in its history, this was the first connected and fully documented study of the Zollverein to be published in English. A number of maps and appendices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in German history, economic history and the process of unification.

Acknowledgements
1. Germany in 1815
2. The establishment of three customs unions in Germany, 1815–28
3. The founding of the Zollverein, 1828–33
4. The Zollverein on trial, 1834–41
5. The Zollverein in the 'forties, 1842–7
6. The first Zollverein crisis, 1848–53
7. The Zollverein in the 'fifties, 1854–9
8. The second Zollverein crisis, 1860–5
9. The old Zollverein and the new, 1866–88
Appendix 1. Approximate equivalents of German money, weights and measures at the time of the Zollverein
Appendix 2. Punctuation
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]