The Empire Never Ended 350: Conservative Revolution in Germany pt 1b - Young Conservatives (Teaser)
Nov 28, 2025
Dive into the fervent landscape of early 20th-century German conservatism! Explore how World War I was reimagined as a chance for national rebirth. Discover the intriguing 'Ideas of 1914' that promised a cultural revival. Delve into the paradox of finding meaning amidst catastrophe in the trenches. Unpack Otto Hintze's ambitions for a German-centric world. The discussion also reveals the unsettling hypocrisy of national superiority. This engaging dialogue reins in complex ideas while stirring debate!
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Hosts Struggle To Reach The 20th Century
- Boris and Rey joke about the difficulty of leaving 19th-century frameworks when discussing early 20th-century Germany.
- Their banter frames the episode's shift into WWI-era ideas with a self-aware, humorous tone.
War As National Rejuvenation
- World War I served for many Germans as a perceived national rejuvenation and source of new social meaning.
- Boris Mamlëz and Rey Katula highlight the ironic idea that trench horror translated into a myth of communal rebirth.
The 'Ideas of 1914' Movement
- The 'ideas of 1914' framed the war as a cultural awakening rejecting capitalist alienation in favor of communal identity.
- Rey Katula and Boris explain this as a movement reshaping German self-understanding amid catastrophic conflict.