It integrates east german history more fully than competing texts, offering a precisely nuanced picture of life in the gdr and a compelling account of the roots of the 1989 revolution, and. In 1800, there was no germany as we think of a unitary nation state today. A concise history of germany ebook by mary fulbrook. A concise history of germany cambridge concise histories ebook.
This third edition of mary fulbrooks muchadmired and popular introduction to german history provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of. Crisply synthesising a vast array of historical material, fulbrook explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors. Mary fulbrook, professor of german history and dean. Mary fulbrook provides a crisp synthesis of a vast array of historical material, and explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the. German history since 1800 mary fulbrook, john breuilly. Mary fulbrook author of a concise history of germany goodreads. The divided nation kindle edition by fulbrook, mary. First published in 1990, a concise history of germany now appears in an updated second edition. Its author is mary fulbrook, who is professor of germany history at ucl is clearly eminently qualified to write this book but unfortunately what has transpired is too academic and not engaging enough. This collection brings together an international team of distinguished scholars to produce an innovative and accessible guide to the controversial course of modern german history. Explore books by mary fulbrook with our selection at.
A concise history of germany second edition, 2004, interpretations of the two germanies. A concise history of germany by mary fulbrook goodreads. The fourth edition of a history of germany, 19182014. Mary fulbrook is professor of german history at university college london ucl. A concise history of germany by fulbrook, mary, 1951publication date 1990 topics germany history publisher cambridge england. First published in 1990, a concise history of germany appeared in an. First published in 1990, a concise history of germany appeared in an updated edition in 1992, and in a second edition in 2004. Hamnett modern mexico, founded after independence from spain in 1821, was created out of a long and disparate historical inheritance that has constantly influenced its evolution. Still nominally held together under the framework of the holy roman empire, its political shape and boundaries were in a state of flux. A concise history of germany cambridge university press. Buy german history since 1800 by mary fulbrook editor online at alibris. I dont think you can generalise about germans as though there was some national identity about germany, i think you have to remember that at every stage what is going on in the area called germany is a matter of political contestation, and.
The multifaceted, problematic history of the german lands has supplied material for a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation. First published in 1990, a concise history of germany now appears in. Since 1995, she has been professor of german history at university. Concise history of germany edition 2 by mary fulbrook. A divided nation introduces students to the key themes of 20th century german history, tracing the dramatic social, cultural, and political tensions in germany since 1918. Indeed, an author must possess a fair amount of learning and temerity to compress almost two millennia of national history within three hundred pages. Mary fulbrook concise history of germany world of digitals. Mary fulbrooks introduction to this splendid concluding volume in the short oxford history of europe begins with a vivid contrast, setting the struggle for survival in a devastated rubblestrewn street of east berlin in 1945 against the same location in the reunited city at the end of the century, unrecognizable in its gleaming, confident, cosmopolitan affluence. A concise history of germany cambridge concise histories paperback. Anzeiger des germanischen nationalmuseums, jahrgang 1901 in german gutenberg ebook a history of germany from the earliest times to the present day, by bayard taylor, contrib. Core european history after 1450 a concise history of germany by mary fulbrook. The pace is very fast, and there are only a few spaces in here where i felt the author was getting bogged down.
A concise history of germany by mary fulbrook 4 editions first published. In the following two centuries, germany went through massive transformations. Portrait of of the contemporary federal republic, circa mid1990s. Written by a level history teachers and examiners, this studentfriendly book includes a number of features to support history teaching and learning, offering historical interpretations, document source questions. A concise history of germany mary fulbrook, professor of. A concise history of mexico cambridge concise histories brian r. First published in 1990, a concise history of germany appeared in an updated edition in. Clear, concise, and authoritative still by far the best short introduction to german history available.
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Author of hitler flagship historymakers, a concise history of germany, anatomy of a dictatorship, piety and politics, twentiethcentury germany, german national identity after the holocaust, german history since 1800, interpretations of the two germanies, 19451990. This third edition of mary fulbrooks muchadmired and popular introduction to german history provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of the story of the german lands and peoples from the early middle ages to the present day. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find 9780521540711 a concise history of germany 2nd edition by mary fulbrook at over 30 bookstores. Isbn 9780521540711 a concise history of germany 2nd. This is the first book ive read from the cambridge published concise history series and covers the history of germany. The multifaceted, problematic history of the german l.
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This brand new title for the 2008 a level history specifications includes comprehensive factual and interpretive material from the revolutions of 1848 to the reunification of germany. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a history of germany 1918 2014. Honecker europe european example factors federal republic forces gastarbeiter german democratic republic german economy german history german revolution germanys groups hider hitler holocaust honecker ideology important industrial. Mary fulbrook explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the light of the latest scholarly controversies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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