Josef Redlich / Josephine Goldmark
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'Pilgrims of ’48' offers a compelling account of a pivotal moment in European and American history. The narrative follows the life and experiences of a participant in the Austrian Revolution of 1848, exploring the idealistic fervors and political upheavals that swept across the Habsburg Empire. As the democratic aspirations of the revolution faced suppression, the work transitions into an intimate portrayal of the subsequent migration to the United States. It documents the journey of the 'Forty-Eighters'-the liberal refugees who fled political persecution in Europe to seek freedom and opportunity in America.Written by Josephine Goldmark, this study combines personal family history with broader historical analysis. It highlights the intellectual and cultural contributions of German-speaking immigrants to their new homeland, particularly in the fields of social reform and intellectual development. Through letters, diaries, and historical records, the book reconstructs the social landscape of mid-19th-century Vienna and the challenges of the transatlantic voyage. 'Pilgrims of ’48' serves as both a detailed historical record and a tribute to the enduring quest for democratic ideals and the immigrant experience that shaped the American identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
