Handbuch zur "völkischen Bewegung" 1871 - 1918

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This work explores the complex interplay of milieu and political culture during the Wilhelminian era, focusing on the emergence of völkische ideology. It examines key thinkers and agitators, including Paul Anton de Lagarde and Jörg Lanz von Liebenfels, who shaped nationalist and racial discourses. The text addresses the existential crisis of institutions and counter-movements, highlighting the role of Protestantism and völkische religion in the German Empire, as well as the search for an "ethnic" religion among various groups. It delves into the intersection of German prehistory research with nationalism and racism, the freethought movement, and social Darwinist theories. The study also covers völkische adult education, publishing, and various organizations such as the "Alldeutsche Verband" and the "Werdandi-Bund." It critiques social, economic, and political modernization, including völkisch-racist settlements and nudism, while addressing themes of racism, race hygiene, and antisemitism. The narrative includes cultural critiques, examining Wagnerism, völkische art and literature, and the influence of figures like Felix Dahn and Karl May. It concludes with an analysis of völkische tendencies in historiography and linguistics, alongside biographical sketches and organizational indexes, providing a comprehensive overview of the völkische movement's impact on German society.