London und das Hallesche Waisenhaus

From the 1690s onwards, the circle of people around August Hermann Francke (1663–1727) established a dense communication system that was not oriented towards territorial boundaries. A key point of reference in this system was the metropolis of London. It played a central role in the development and effectiveness of the networks and spheres of influence generated by the Halle Orphanage from a European and transcontinental perspective (India, North America). Based on a joint conference of the Francke Foundations in Halle and the German Historical Institute in London, this book examines the actors, media, procedures, topographies, themes, intentions and frictions of this history of communication in the 18th century. Building on source findings, Halle-English communications and content in the Pietist field are examined in their historical contexts. This reveals exciting worlds focused on the people involved. The volume contributes to the history of communication in the early modern period and is indexed by a register of persons and places.

This book contains contributions in German and English.