The Shortest History of Germany
From Roman Frontier to the Heart of Europe—A Retelling for Our Times
by James Hawes
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Pub Date Mar 19 2019 | Archive Date Apr 02 2019
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An internationally bestselling, fresh, and entertaining take on the 2,000-year history of Germany—a country at the heart of the West’s survival
As the West grapples with the rise of populism, some cite Germany as one of the last global powers capable of restoring Europe’s fading glory and upholding Western liberal values seemingly under threat around the world. But how did Germany get here? How did it rebuild in the tragic aftermath of WWII? What about Germany allowed for the rise of Nazism in the first place? And what can we learn from the history of a people who did not develop a modern nation until 1871?
James Hawes answers all these questions and more. With over 100 maps, images, and diagrams, The Shortest History of Germany locates the true roots of the horrors of Nazi Germany in a way that no book has done before, and it shows how an ancient Roman divide—the limes Germanicus—has fundamentally defined not only German history, but also the Germany we think we know today.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781615195695 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 446033
With a neutral point of view, this is a complete reference book about Germanic's history. The author is able to narrate the most important facts in less than 300 pages which is impressive. Also, James supported his content with over 100 maps, images, and diagrams. This book should be at every school library at any level from high school to universities.
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Dill W, Librarian
Where was this book when I was studying for my German degree? It would have made four years' worth of studying dates and names a breeze. Concise and well laid out, The Shortest History of Germany is a title history, German buffs, and beyond need at their disposal!
Reviewer 498424
Looks at the history of Germany in a completely neutral manner, which in a world of ours where polemical literature is fast becoming a norm, is something hard to come by. What surprised me a bit is its length (300 odd pages) and of that, quite a bit are detailed maps and diagrams. It might not suit a professional history buff but for any layman, this would surely whet their appetite for German history!
My rating - 4/5
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