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Overview
From its founding in 1901 to its demise in 1918, the National German-American Alliance sought to preserve and promote aspects of German culture in America. This study is the first to chronicle the seventeen-year history of the organization. It also examines how the Alliances's efforts serve as an example of the many problems faced by an ethnic organization seeking to preserve its cultural identity in the volatile environment that can be American democracy.Editorials
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Chronicles the 17-year history of the National German-American Alliance, an organization created to preserve and promote aspects of German culture in America. The Alliance increasingly found itself drawn into controversial issues of the early 20th century. Its efforts serve as an example of the many problems faced by an ethnic organization seeking to preserve its cultural identity in the volatile environment of American democracy. The author teaches diplomatic, ethnic, and cultural history at Valdosta State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1999
Publisher
New York : Peter Lang, c1999.
Pages
193
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780820444222