German History in Brief - (Second Edition)

Author: Mary Fulbrook
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Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Features: "Cambridge Concise Histories" is a series of illustrated concise histories of nations launched by Cambridge University Press since the 1980s and 1990s. The authors of the series are professors of history or renowned experts from the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and other countries. They introduce the political, economic, cultural, and social historical changes of the described nations to readers in an accessible language. The books are authoritative, easy to understand, and highly readable. The series has been a great success since its publication, with some titles reprinted more than 10 times. Our company has selected 10 of them to offer to readers. A Concise History of Germany is one of the books in the series. This book introduces the history of Germany from the early Middle Ages to the present. The multifaceted and complex nature of German history has sparked widespread debate and diverse interpretations. Mary Fulbrook analyzes a wealth of historical materials and explores the interplay of social, political, and cultural factors from an academic perspective. The book was first published in 1990, updated and revised in 1992, and released in its second edition in 2004. It is the only single-volume book in English on German history, rich in content and broad in scope. It is a must-read for students studying German, European national conditions, and historical research, as well as a valuable resource for general readers, business professionals, or visitors to Germany.