Die Ranke, Leopold von 1795-1886 creator Meinecke, Friedrich 1862-1954 text utu 2012 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Die großen Mächte" by Leopold von Ranke is a historical treatise written in the early 19th century. The work examines the dynamics and relationships among European powers, particularly in the context of political ideologies and the realities of statecraft. Ranke aims to present a nuanced understanding of how states navigate their interests, identity, and power during a transformative era in European history. The opening of the work introduces Ranke's perspective on the relationship between political power and historical development. He emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of history that transcends simplistic ideological frameworks, asserting that the true essence of national identities and state dynamics is rooted in their real, lived experiences rather than abstract theories. Ranke critiques the extreme partisanship of his time and positions his analysis in contrast to both liberal and conservative dogmas. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the political landscape of Europe, focusing on major historical events and power shifts, particularly during the era of Louis XIV, which informs the evolution of the modern nation-state and its inherent complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-05-11 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Balance of power Europe -- Politics and government -- 18th century D Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39669 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39669 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133916.0 39669