A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present

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 contentRich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany''s complex modern history.>

Product details

• Authors: William Carr, David Wetzel
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781350062160
• ISBN: 978-1-350-06216-0
• No. of pages: 520
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 244 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, Germany, HISTORY / Modern / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999