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The book traces the development of Germany from the Kaiser’s Reich in the 1870s to the reunited democratic state led by Helmut Kohl in the 1990s. The author begins by countering the popular view of Germany before 1914 as irredeemably reactionary, and after assessing Germany’s part in the First World War, he outlines the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic. The 12 years of Hitler’s destructive experiment are presented in a balanced way as part of the overall development of the country. Germany in defeat is then discussed, as is heer rebirth under Four Power occupation. The last chapters explore the two separate German states and the events leading up to the restoration of German unity.
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The book traces the development of Germany from the Kaiser’s Reich in the 1870s to the reunited democratic state led by Helmut Kohl in the 1990s. The author begins by countering the popular view of Germany before 1914 as irredeemably reactionary, and after assessing Germany’s part in the First World War, he outlines the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic. The 12 years of Hitler’s destructive experiment are presented in a balanced way as part of the overall development of the country. Germany in defeat is then discussed, as is heer rebirth under Four Power occupation. The last chapters explore the two separate German states and the events leading up to the restoration of German unity.
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What is Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics) about?
The book traces the development of Germany from the Kaiser’s Reich in the 1870s to the reunited democratic state led by Helmut Kohl in the 1990s. The author begins by countering the popular view of Germany before 1914 as irredeemably reactionary, and after assessing Germany’s part in the First World War, he outlines the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic. The 12 years of Hitler’s destructive experiment are presented in a balanced way as part of the overall development of the country. Germany in defeat is then discussed, as is heer rebirth under Four Power occupation. The last chapters explore the two separate German states and the events leading up to the restoration of German unity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317542278
Is Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Library Editions: German Politics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)?
David Childs
Who is the Publisher of the book Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317542278) and pdf(ISBN 9781317542285)