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sentational culture was so successful that it was imitated in wider
parts of society and functioned as a civilizing force equal to, or even
more important than, princely courts.
All papers were followed by discussions which showed the
vibrancy of research on early modern Central European history and
also highlighted recurring themes, such as the importance of locality
for a better understanding of political, religious, and cultural
processes; the validity of new constructivist approaches which give
insights into perceptions and representations; and the enduring
appeal of grand narratives like state formation which, at the very
least, give coherence to a discipline which is under the constant
threat of fragmentation. This year’s workshop will take place on 30
October.
MICHAEL SCHAICH (GHIL)
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