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1. Den politiska sjukan : Dalupproret 1743 och frihetstida politisk kultur
Sammanfattning : The dissertation deals with political culture in the Age of Liberty as it is manifested in the uprising in Dalarna in 1743. The object of the study is the political repertoire used by the peasants – a combination of utilisation of political institutions and different forms of protest such as tax boycotts and a march from Dalarna to the capital. LÄS MER
2. The Hurricane of Passion : Popular Politics and Emotion in Late Georgian England 1792-1812
Sammanfattning : This book casts new light on the struggle over reform in Britain following the French Revolution by studying how Georgians from across the social spectrum sought to enlist popular passions, either in defence of the established order – or in order to subvert and challenge it. Inspired by the history of emotions, practice theory, and social movements theory it introduces the concept of ‘emotional tactics’, defined as the language, material objects, and practices used to encourage emotions for political purposes. LÄS MER
3. Det märkvärdiga mellantinget : Jordbrukares sociala status i omvandling 1780−1900
Sammanfattning : During a period corresponding to approximately 1789−1872 the Swedish system of estates was phased out. New ideas challenged the organic view of society, and through a number of political reforms the estate privileges were abolished one by one. The reforms went hand in hand with a change in the social stratification at that time. LÄS MER
4. Olikhetens praktiker : Adlig begravningskultur i Sverige c:a 1630-1680
Sammanfattning : This thesis examines how the nobility created status and disparity through funeral culture in 17th century Sweden. There were significant societal changes throughout the century that made it problematic to reach consensus on status. This makes the funeral culture a fitting lens to study noble practices. LÄS MER
5. Hovpolitik : Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte som politisk aktör vid det gustavianska hovet
Sammanfattning : This dissertation examines political life at the Swedish Gustavian Court through Duchess Charlotte (1759–1818). She was the Swedish monarch’s sister-in-law and well-known for her political memoirs. This study reassesses the Duchess as a political agent in her own right by taking into account earlier neglected sources. LÄS MER