A History of Modern Germany: 1871 to Present

ISBN-13: 9781138742246 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 458 str.

Dietrich Orlow

Opis

This well-established text presents a balanced and comprehensive survey of modern German history up to the present day. Fully updated throughout and supported by illustrations, maps, further readings and biographies, A History of Modern Germany provides the perfect grounding for all students of German history.

Spis treści

List of Maps List of Figures Preface 1 The Founders’ Generation 1871–1890 2 Wilhelmenian Germany 1890–1914 3 World War I 1914–1918 4 Revolution, Inflation, and Putsches The Search for a New Consensus, 1918–1923 5 Fools’ Gold: The Weimar Republic 1924–1930 6 From Authoritarianism to Totalitarianism 1930–1938 7 Conquest, Death, and Defeat 1938–1945 8 "Condominium of the Allied Powers" 1945–1949 9 The Federal Republic of Germany 1949–1990 10 The German Democratic Republic 1949–1990 11 Euphoria and Disillusionment, 1990–2005 12 The New Normal 2005 to the Present 13 Conclusion Suggestions for Further Reading Index