Overview
The multi-faceted, problematic history of the German lands has supplied material for a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation. This second edition spans the early Middle Ages to the present day, synthesizing a vast array of historical material. Mary Fulbrook explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the light of the latest scholarly controversies. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-36283-0 First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-36836-7Synopsis
A new edition of Mary Fulbrook's history of Germany from the middle ages to today.
Library Journal
Fulbrook (University Coll., London) prefaces her concise history with the fretful expectation that ``attempts to compress over a thousand years of highly complex history into a brief volume will . . . provoke squeals of protest from . . . specialists.'' Well, perhaps from specialists, but not from the average reader. True, the medieval centuries are dispatched summarily, but a more leisured pace leads us through the modern era to early 1990. No particular ideological stance colors the presentation, and judicious references to the various interpretations of other historians balance the account. The text is adorned nicely with 41 illustrations and 13 maps, and a ``highly selective'' bibliography of some 150 recent titles in English. This is a beginner's volume, a good one. The curious will need to go on for the rich detail that can make history interesting. Recommended for public libraries.-- James B. Street, Santa Cruz P.L., Cal.
Editorials
From the Publisher
'… a thunderingly good read…the best introduction to German history for the general reader.' German History'… a book which is well worth reading by the history student as well as anyone with a general interest in history.' Jönköpirgs-Poslen
'… an excellent introduction and summary.' Södermanlands Nyheter
'This remains one of the best short surveys in this impressive series.' Contemporary Review