Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany

Author: Martin Kitchen
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Publication Date: 2005-05-01
Features: German history is filled with extreme contradictions: a nation that nurtured giants of science and culture such as Luther, Gutenberg, Bach, and Goethe, why was it so confused and troubled about its own national and cultural identity? A nation with high civilization and advanced culture, how could it succumb to Nazi rule and carry out the Holocaust against European Jews? A country that once embraced Nazism has now become the main engine driving Europe toward postnationalism. Renowned German historian Martin Kitchen explores the complexity of German history with insightful prose in this book, opening a gateway to understanding these profound questions. From a historical perspective, the author reveals the immense influence of a democratic and prosperous Germany on Europe and the world. The Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany is a grand-scale, well-researched work, almost every page of which is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, including many rare photographs previously unseen by readers. Dedicated pages are devoted to introducing important figures, places, events, and issues. This book holds a pivotal position in the field of German history and plays a role in shaping postnationalist Europe. The brilliant scholarship contained in this magnificent volume is sure to capture the attention of readers from young students to experts in the field of German history. Martin Kitchen has presented an incisive overview, enriched with numerous photographs and images, another welcome addition to the Cambridge Illustrated Century History series. —Booklist, the most authoritative book review magazine in the United States Martin Kitchen’s incisive overview is supplemented with a wealth of photographs and illustrations, another pleasing feature of the Cambridge Illustrated Century History series. —The Globe and Mail, Toronto German history is filled with extreme contradictions: a nation that nurtured giants of science and culture such as Luther, Gutenberg, Bach, and Goethe, why was it so confused and troubled about its own national and cultural identity? A nation with high civilization and advanced culture, how could it succumb to Nazi rule and carry out the Holocaust against European Jews? A country that once embraced Nazism has now become the main engine driving Europe toward postnationalism. Renowned German historian Martin Kitchen explores the complexity of German history with insightful prose in this book, opening a gateway to understanding these profound questions. From a historical perspective, the author reveals the immense influence of a democratic and prosperous Germany on Europe and the world. The Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany is a grand-scale, well-researched work, almost every page of which is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, including many rare photographs previously unseen by readers. Dedicated pages are devoted to introducing important figures, places, events, and issues. This book holds a pivotal position in the field of German history and plays a role in shaping postnationalist Europe.