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The '''Library of Conservatism''' (German: '''Bibliothek des Konservatismus''' (BdK)) is a specialized scientific library in [[Berlin]]. Its focus is non-fiction literature by [[conservative]], [[right-wing]] and [[libertarian]] authors from the 18th to the early 21st century. The principal foundation for the library was laid by the writer and publicist [[Caspar von Schrenck-Notzing]] who gave his extensive private collection of books. The BdK opened in 2012 in Berlin. By 2019 its catalogued stock comprised more than 30,000 items.<ref> |
The '''Library of Conservatism''' (German: '''Bibliothek des Konservatismus''' (BdK)) is a specialized scientific library in [[Berlin]]. Its focus is non-fiction literature by [[conservative]], [[right-wing]] and [[libertarian]] authors from the 18th to the early 21st century. The principal foundation for the library was laid by the writer and publicist [[Caspar von Schrenck-Notzing]] who gave his extensive private collection of books. The BdK opened in 2012 in Berlin. By 2019 its catalogued stock comprised more than 30,000 items.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Über unsere Arbeit|url=https://www.bdk-berlin.org/ueber-uns/|access-date=2023-03-07|website=Bibliothek des Konservatismus|language=de-DE}}</ref> The library is financed and supported by the ''Foundation for Conservative Education and Research'' (Förderstiftung Konservative Bildung und Forschung, FKBF). |
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== Establishment == |
== Establishment == |
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The writer and publicist Caspar von Schrenck-Notizing (1927–2009) was the scion of an old Bavarian family and a bestselling author and conservative critique in post-war Germany, who founded the bimonthly journal “Criticón” in 1970 that became a focal point for conservative and right-wing intellectuals in the Federal Republic of Germany. |
The writer and publicist Caspar von Schrenck-Notizing (1927–2009) was the scion of an old Bavarian family and a bestselling author and conservative critique in post-war Germany, who founded the bimonthly journal “Criticón” in 1970 that became a focal point for conservative and right-wing intellectuals in the Federal Republic of Germany. |
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In 2000, he established the Foundation for Conservative Education and Research (FKBF) in Munich to preserve his private library of around 20,000 books. Later [[Dieter Stein]], the editor of weekly newspaper [[Junge Freiheit]], became the chairman of the foundation. In 2012, the library opened to the public in Berlin.<ref> |
In 2000, he established the Foundation for Conservative Education and Research (FKBF) in Munich to preserve his private library of around 20,000 books. Later [[Dieter Stein]], the editor of weekly newspaper [[Junge Freiheit]], became the chairman of the foundation. In 2012, the library opened to the public in Berlin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bibliothek: Der wahre Konservative ist für den Fortschritt offen - WELT|url=https://www.welt.de/kultur/literarischewelt/article111486176/Der-wahre-Konservative-ist-fuer-den-Fortschritt-offen.html|access-date=2023-03-07|website=DIE WELT|language=de}}</ref> In addition to Schrenck-Notizing's collection it received as a bequest the library of the conservative social philosopher [[Günther Rohrmoser]] of Stuttgart University (around 10,000 books) and further donations. |
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The FKBF owns a modern building in Berlin that was a gift by the shipowner and entrepreneur Folkard Edler from Hamburg. The building is opposite of the Universität der Künste (Berlin University of the Arts) in Charlottenburg. |
The FKBF owns a modern building in Berlin that was a gift by the shipowner and entrepreneur Folkard Edler from Hamburg. The building is opposite of the Universität der Künste (Berlin University of the Arts) in Charlottenburg. |
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The director of the library is Wolfgang Fenske, a doctor of Protestant theology and former pastor. In an interview with Hessische Rundfunk (Public Broadcasting Corporation of Hesse), Fenske said that he was drawn into conservative thinking by his opposition to his school teachers of the generation of 1968.<ref>Hessischer Rundfunk: Der Pfarrer Wolfgang Fenske spricht über konservative Werte (The Pastor Wolfgang Fenske talks about conservative values), 24 April 2020 https://www.hr2.de/podcasts/doppelkopf/der-pfarrer-wolfgang-fenske-spricht-ueber-konservative-werte,podcast-episode-68472~_story-id-doppelkopf-1730.html</ref> In a talk with public radio [[Deutschlandfunk]], Fenske maintained that even modern conservative thinking is rooted in ancient and Christian natural rights philosophy.<ref> |
The director of the library is Wolfgang Fenske, a doctor of Protestant theology and former pastor. In an interview with Hessische Rundfunk (Public Broadcasting Corporation of Hesse), Fenske said that he was drawn into conservative thinking by his opposition to his school teachers of the generation of 1968.<ref>Hessischer Rundfunk: Der Pfarrer Wolfgang Fenske spricht über konservative Werte (The Pastor Wolfgang Fenske talks about conservative values), 24 April 2020 https://www.hr2.de/podcasts/doppelkopf/der-pfarrer-wolfgang-fenske-spricht-ueber-konservative-werte,podcast-episode-68472~_story-id-doppelkopf-1730.html</ref> In a talk with public radio [[Deutschlandfunk]], Fenske maintained that even modern conservative thinking is rooted in ancient and Christian natural rights philosophy.<ref>{{Cite web|last=deutschlandfunk.de|title=Neuer Konservatismus - Wandel verträglich gestalten|url=https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/neuer-konservatismus-wandel-vertraeglich-gestalten-100.html|access-date=2023-03-07|website=Deutschlandfunk|language=de}}</ref> |
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Besides providing access to a large body of non-fiction literature, the BdK also is considered as a think tank of the modern conservative and right-wing movement in Germany. Every one or two weeks the foundation holds talks and seminars in the rooms of the library in central Berlin (Charlottenburg, near the Bahnhof Zoo train station). They had speakers and guest from European universities, journalists but also right-wing politicians mainly from the [[Christian Democrats]] and the [[Alternative for Germany]]. The head of the antifascist association Apabiz called the library a "showcase project of the New Right" and criticized that CDU politicians had no inhibitions to meet and talk there.<ref> |
Besides providing access to a large body of non-fiction literature, the BdK also is considered as a think tank of the modern conservative and right-wing movement in Germany. Every one or two weeks the foundation holds talks and seminars in the rooms of the library in central Berlin (Charlottenburg, near the Bahnhof Zoo train station). They had speakers and guest from European universities, journalists but also right-wing politicians mainly from the [[Christian Democrats]] and the [[Alternative for Germany]]. The head of the antifascist association Apabiz called the library a "showcase project of the New Right" and criticized that CDU politicians had no inhibitions to meet and talk there.<ref>{{Cite news|last=LÜSKOW|first=FANNY|date=2015-03-09|title=„Renommierprojekt der Rechten“|language=de|pages=23|work=Die Tageszeitung: taz|url=https://taz.de/!214145/|access-date=2023-03-07|issn=0931-9085}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Type | Special library |
| Established | 25 December 2012 |
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| Size | 34,000 (2019) |
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| Parent organisation | Foundation for Conservative Education and Research (FKBF) |
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The Library of Conservatism (German: Bibliothek des Konservatismus (BdK)) is a specialized scientific library in
libertarian authors from the 18th to the early 21st century. The principal foundation for the library was laid by the writer and publicist Caspar von Schrenck-Notzing who gave his extensive private collection of books. The BdK opened in 2012 in Berlin. By 2019 its catalogued stock comprised more than 30,000 items.[1]
The library is financed and supported by the Foundation for Conservative Education and Research (Förderstiftung Konservative Bildung und Forschung, FKBF).
Establishment
The writer and publicist Caspar von Schrenck-Notizing (1927–2009) was the scion of an old Bavarian family and a bestselling author and conservative critique in post-war Germany, who founded the bimonthly journal “Criticón” in 1970 that became a focal point for conservative and right-wing intellectuals in the Federal Republic of Germany.
In 2000, he established the Foundation for Conservative Education and Research (FKBF) in Munich to preserve his private library of around 20,000 books. Later Dieter Stein, the editor of weekly newspaper Junge Freiheit, became the chairman of the foundation. In 2012, the library opened to the public in Berlin.[2] In addition to Schrenck-Notizing's collection it received as a bequest the library of the conservative social philosopher Günther Rohrmoser of Stuttgart University (around 10,000 books) and further donations.
The FKBF owns a modern building in Berlin that was a gift by the shipowner and entrepreneur Folkard Edler from Hamburg. The building is opposite of the Universität der Künste (Berlin University of the Arts) in Charlottenburg.
The director of the library is Wolfgang Fenske, a doctor of Protestant theology and former pastor. In an interview with Hessische Rundfunk (Public Broadcasting Corporation of Hesse), Fenske said that he was drawn into conservative thinking by his opposition to his school teachers of the generation of 1968.[3] In a talk with public radio Deutschlandfunk, Fenske maintained that even modern conservative thinking is rooted in ancient and Christian natural rights philosophy.[4]
Holdings
At the time of opening, the BdK held about 60,000 titles, now they claim to own more than 136,000 items, mainly books, but also 500 journals and political posters since 1848 as well as graphics. Around a quarter of their stock (34,000 items) are catalogued. The main body of writings is from conservative and right-wing authors since 1789 until the early 21st century. Among the books there are works (often early prints) of British writers from
Pro Life
movement.
The library is a member of the Association of German Libraries (Deutscher Bibliotheksverband).SPD.[6]
Other activities
Besides providing access to a large body of non-fiction literature, the BdK also is considered as a think tank of the modern conservative and right-wing movement in Germany. Every one or two weeks the foundation holds talks and seminars in the rooms of the library in central Berlin (Charlottenburg, near the Bahnhof Zoo train station). They had speakers and guest from European universities, journalists but also right-wing politicians mainly from the
Christian Democrats and the Alternative for Germany. The head of the antifascist association Apabiz called the library a "showcase project of the New Right" and criticized that CDU politicians had no inhibitions to meet and talk there.[7]
References
- ^ "Über unsere Arbeit". Bibliothek des Konservatismus (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Bibliothek: Der wahre Konservative ist für den Fortschritt offen - WELT". DIE WELT (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Hessischer Rundfunk: Der Pfarrer Wolfgang Fenske spricht über konservative Werte (The Pastor Wolfgang Fenske talks about conservative values), 24 April 2020 https://www.hr2.de/podcasts/doppelkopf/der-pfarrer-wolfgang-fenske-spricht-ueber-konservative-werte,podcast-episode-68472~_story-id-doppelkopf-1730.html
- ^ deutschlandfunk.de. "Neuer Konservatismus - Wandel verträglich gestalten". Deutschlandfunk (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "DBV – Berlin – Mitglieder".
- ^ Die lange Nacht der Neuen Rechten (The long night of the New Right), Die Zeit – Störungsmelder, 22 October 2013. https://blog.zeit.de/stoerungsmelder/2013/10/22/lange-nacht-der-neuen-rechten_14230#more-14230
- ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
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