Describe what you see in the figure 17 (The fallen Germania, Julius Hübner, 1850). What historical events could Hübner be referring to in this allegorical vision of the nation?
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Source: TextbookThe fallen Germania could refer to the defeat of the 1848 revolutions in Germany, where the hopes of a united, democratic Germany were crushed. Hübner’s painting symbolizes the disillusionment and failure of the revolution.
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