Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Genesis of Völkisch Liberalism in Schleswig-Holstein, 1898–1918

• Introduction
• Völkisch and Universalist Paradigms of Regional Identity
• A National and Social Liberalism
• The Schücking Affair and Breaking the Bülow Bloc, 1907–1912
• Nationalism, Ethnic Preoccupations, and the Coming of War
• Conclusion

Chapter 2. Decisive Liberalism and the Challenges of Völkisch-Nationalism in Silesia, 1898-1918

• Introduction
• Jews, Poles, and Other Silesians
• “Decisive Liberalism” Challenged, 1898–1907
• “A Liberalism Which Does Not Deserve Its Name”
• The Divisiveness of Total War
• Conclusion

Chapter 3. Republican Particularism and the Creation of an Alsatian Liberal Counterculture, 1898-1918

• Introduction
• The Origins of Republican Particularism
• Liberal Unity and the End of Opposition, 1898–1907
• Striking A Blow for “Progress”: The Fortschrittspartei Takes the Reins
• Alsace at War
• Conclusion

Chapter 4. The Strengths and Weaknesses of Völkisch Liberalism in Schleswig-Holstein, 1918-1933

• Introduction
• The Apotheosis of Völkisch Liberalism
• The Challenges of Preserving Liberal Democracy, 1918–1924
• Völkisch Liberalism and the Bürgerblock, 1924–1928
• Völkisch Liberalism on the Brink, 1928–1933
• Conclusion

Chapter 5. The Price of Universalism in Weimar Silesia, 1918–1933

• Introduction
• Völkisch Ideologies and Universalist Minorities within Silesian Liberalism
• Decisive Liberalism Divided, 1919–1922
• Solidarity and Decline, 1922–1928
• The Search for Alternatives: A Last Chance for Silesian Liberalism
• Conclusion

Chapter 6.The Victory of Republican Particularism in Alsace, 1918–1933

• Introduction
• The Question of Autonomy: Race, Culture, and Identity in the Third Republic
• Be Careful What You Wish For: The Liberals Embrace the Republic
• The Autonomist Challenge 1924–1930
• The Republican Settlement 1930–1933
• Conclusion

Conclusion

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