Publisher's Synopsis
This collection comprises Volumes 49 and 50 of Leopold von Ranke's collected works (Sämmtliche Werke). Leopold von Ranke (1795-1886) was a highly influential German historian, often considered one of the founders of modern source-based history. His emphasis on archival research and critical analysis of primary sources revolutionized the study of the past. These volumes, edited by Alfred Wilhelm Dove and Theodor Wiedemann, offer further insight into Ranke's historical thought and scholarship.
Ranke's commitment to rigorous historical methodology and his exploration of universal history continue to make his work relevant to historians today. This collection provides valuable source material for scholars interested in 19th-century European history, the development of historical methodology, and the intellectual legacy of Leopold von Ranke.
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