Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life by Robert E. Lerner 2017 1st Edition 1st Printing HC
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Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life by Robert E. Lerner 2017 1st Edition 1st Printing HC. Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life. His life story reads like a novel of the era's turbulence. Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life [Hardcover] Lerner, Robert. is the first complete biography of Ernst Kantorowicz (1895–1963), an. Intellectual History & Biography Princeton University Press Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life By Robert E. Lerner Edition 1st Edition / 1st Printing Year 2017 Format Hardcover w/ DJ Condition Like New (LN) Seller's Condition Note: Like New (LN) This is a pristine First Edition, First Printing (number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). The hardcover is in excellent condition with a tight, unread binding. The dust jacket shows only very minor shelf wear. The pages are crisp, clean, and free of writing, underlining, or highlighting. A beautiful copy for collectors or scholars. Ships carefully and quickly. A Life of Contradictions Ernst Kantorowicz (1895–1963) was one of the most influential and controversial German-American intellectuals of the twentieth century. His life story reads like a novel of the era's turbulence. Born into a wealthy Prussian-Jewish family, he fought on the Western Front in WWI and later battled communists in the streets of Berlin. He was a member of the elitist George Circle and an ardent German nationalist, yet he was forced to flee the Nazi regime in 1938. After settling in America and becoming a professor at UC Berkeley, he famously refused to sign the anti-communist loyalty oath in 1950, leading to his dismissal. Robert E. Lerner's definitive biography draws on a wealth of new sources, including unpublished letters and interviews, to paint a vivid picture of the man behind the masterpiece The King's Two Bodies. About the Author Robert E. Lerner is professor emeritus of history at Northwestern University. A fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, he has dedicated decades to studying medieval history and the figures who shaped it. Key Subjects Intellectual History Weimar Germany Medieval Political Theology Academic Freedom (The Loyalty Oath Controversy) Scholarly Books • Biography • German History • Princeton University Press Professional Packaging • Fast Shipping Ernst Kantorowicz: A Life [Hardcover] Lerner, Robert Product Overview The first complete biography of an influential historian whose dramatic life intersected with many great events and thinkers of the twentieth century This is the first complete biography of Ernst Kantorowicz (1895–1963), an influential and controversial German-American intellectual whose colorful and dramatic life intersected with many of the great events and thinkers of his time. A medieval historian whose ideas exerted an influence far beyond his field, he is most famous for two books―a notoriously nationalistic 1927 biography of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and The King's Two Bodies (1957), a classic study of medieval politics. Born into a wealthy Prussian- Jewish family, Kantorowicz fought on the Western Front in World War I, was wounded at Verdun, and earned an Iron Cross; later, he earned an Iron Crescent for service in Anatolia before an affair with a general’s mistress led to Kantorowicz being sent home. After the war, he fought against Poles in his native Posen, Spartacists in Berlin, and communists in Munich. An ardent German nationalist during the Weimar period, Kantorowicz became a member of the elitist Stefan George circle, which nurtured a cult of the "Secret Germany." Yet as a professor in Frankfurt after the Nazis came to power, Kantorowicz bravely spoke out against the regime before an overflowing crowd. Narrowly avoiding arrest after Kristallnacht, he fled to England and then the United States, where he joined the faculty at Berkeley, only to be fired in 1950 for refusing to sign an anticommunist “loyalty oath.” From there, he “fell up the ladder” to Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, where he stayed until his death. Drawing on many new sources, including numerous interviews and unpublished letters, Robert E. Lerner tells the story of a major intellectual whose life and times were as fascinating as his work. Read more Details Publisher : Princeton University Press Publication date : January 3, 2017 Edition : First Edition /First Printing Language : English Print length : 424 pages ISBN-10 : 069117282X ISBN-13 : 28 Item Weight : 1.06 pounds Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,519,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #503 in Ancient Rome Biographies #664 in Historical Germany Biographies #898 in Educator Biographies Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. 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