From General Estate to Special Interest

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The book explores the evolution of German lawyers in private practice from 1878 to 1933, highlighting their initial hopes for civic leadership and expanded liberties following their professional advancements. It examines how these expectations ultimately revealed the limitations of professional influence and procedural liberalism, contributing to the failure of German liberalism in the face of National Socialism. The narrative underscores the tragic consequences of these misguided beliefs during a pivotal historical period.