History of Germany 1800 to the Present

A History of Germany 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German 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 9 maps. Rich with insights into the key historiographical debates this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany's complex modern history.