Sympathy and the State in the Romantic Era

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The book delves into the intriguing link between Romantic-era theories of sympathy and the financial crises faced by states in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It examines how these economic challenges influenced the development of sympathy as a concept, revealing the interplay between emotional responses and political realities during this transformative period. Through this lens, the author highlights the profound impact of state finance on cultural and philosophical thought in the Romantic era.