Preface; 1. Introduction: the German lands and people; 2. Medieval Germany; 3. The age of confessionalism, 1500–1648; 4. The age of absolutism, 1648–1815; 5. The age of industrialisation, 1815–1918; 6. Democracy and dictatorship, 1918–45; 7. The two Germanies 1945–90; 8. The Federal Republic of Germany since 1990; 9. Patterns and problems of German history.
This book provides a clear and informative guide to German history from the early middle ages to the present day.
Mary Fulbrook is Professor of German History, University College London.
'... a thunderingly good read...the best introduction to German history for the general reader.' German History '... a book which is well worth reading by the history student as well as anyone with a general interest in history.' Jonkopirgs-Poslen '... an excellent introduction and summary.' Sodermanlands Nyheter 'This remains one of the best short surveys in this impressive series.' Contemporary Review
'... a thunderingly good read...the best introduction to German history for the general reader.' German History '... a book which is well worth reading by the history student as well as anyone with a general interest in history.' Jonkopirgs-Poslen '... an excellent introduction and summary.' Sodermanlands Nyheter 'This remains one of the best short surveys in this impressive series.' Contemporary Review
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