A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present

by William Carr and David Wetzel

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A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern Germany history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany's continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration of the country across the whole period like no other.

This edition includes:

* A new first chapter covering 1800-1815
* A greatly expanded chapter on the re-unification in 1989-90
* An absorbing final chapter on the political, economic, and social developments in the 'new' Federal Republic from 1990 to the present, including a comprehensive analysis of the financial crisis of 2008-2010
* Additional content throughout on: the political activism and engagement of women from 1848-49 to the present; the significance of German colonialism from 1884 to 1919; the origins of WWI; the Third Reich; and the GDR
* Biographical textbox vignettes of key actors
* For the first time, 40 images and 10 maps
* An extended online bibliography, which includes links to important bibliographical databases, primary source resources and Open Access content

Rich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany's complex modern history.
  • ISBN10 1350062170
  • ISBN13 9781350062177
  • Publish Date 12 January 2023
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
  • Edition 5th edition
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 512
  • Language English