A History of Germany 1918 - 2020 - 5th Edition by Mary Fulbrook (Paperback)

About the Book

"I have amended and added to the text for this expanded fifth edition in a number of ways. In particular, the analysis of the Berlin Republic has been extended to the end of August 2020; the section on the Holocaust has been amended in light of an ever-expanding historiography that has significantly enhanced knowledge and understanding; and there have been minor revisions to content and analysis throughout the text, more in some chapters than others. As before, I have resisted the temptation to engage in radical alterations of style and argument that would have turned it into a substantially different book; but, aware that in some areas debates and approaches have moved on considerably, I have updated by light rewriting where relevant. A few additions and alterations have also been made to what remains a highly select bibliography at the end; this is not intended to be comprehensive, but merely to provide some starting points and suggestions for readers wishing to explore particular periods and topics in greater depth"--

Book Synopsis

The new edition of the acclaimed textbook on modern German history, written by a leading scholar in the field

Now in its fifth edition, A History of Germany 1918-2020 provides a clear and well-balanced survey of German history from the creation of the Weimar Republic to the era of Angela Merkel's Chancellorship. Guiding readers through the complex patterns of the nation's historical development using clear and compelling narrative, this classic textbook introduces readers to the key themes of modern German history while tracing the social, cultural, and political tensions that have challenged German stability and unity across more than a century.

Fully updated for the next generation of readers, A History of Germany 1918-2020 extends its framework for exploring legacies of the past into the 21^st century. The fifth edition includes enhanced coverage of the extremes of nationalism, military aggression, and genocide under Nazism, as well as an expanded analysis of the Berlin Republic and the changing character of Germany in the Europe of 2020. Presenting readers with a panoramic overview of the past 100 years of German history, this compelling textbook:

• Provides a concise yet thorough account of the turbulent history of Germany from the end of the First World War to the present
• Examines the character and consequences of World War II and the Holocaust
• Explores the development of a capitalist democracy in West Germany and a communist dictatorship in East Germany during the Cold War
• Covers East and West German history in equal depth from the perspectives of instability, division, and reunification
• Analyses the fall of Communism and the unification of an enlarged Federal Republic in 1989-90
• Traces unified Germany's development as a globally respected state playing a pivotal role in Europe today

A History of Germany 1918-2020: The Divided Nation, Fifth Edition remains the ideal text for undergraduate students in courses on modern German or European history, as well as for general readers with interest in the subject.

From the Back Cover

The new edition of the acclaimed textbook on modern German history, written by a leading scholar in the field

Now in its fifth edition, A History of Germany 1918-2020: The Divided Nation provides a clear and balanced survey of German history from the creation of the Weimar Republic to the era of Angela Merkel's Chancellorship. Guiding readers through the complex patterns of the nation's historical development in a clear and compelling narrative, this classic textbook introduces key themes of modern German history while tracing the social, cultural, and political tensions that have challenged German stability and unity across more than a century.

Fully updated, A History of Germany 1918-2020 extends its framework for exploring legacies of the past into the 21^st century. This fifth edition includes enhanced coverage of the extremes of nationalism, military aggression, and genocide under Nazism, as well as an expanded analysis of the Berlin Republic and the changing character of Germany in the Europe of 2020. Presenting readers with a panoramic overview of the past 102 years of German history, this compelling textbook:

• Provides a concise yet thorough account of the turbulent history of Germany from the end of the First World War to the present
• Examines the character and consequences of the Second World War and the Holocaust
• Explores the development of a capitalist democracy in West Germany and a communist dictatorship in East Germany during the Cold War
• Covers East and West German history in equal depth from the perspectives of instability, division, and reunification
• Analyzes the fall of Communism and the unification of an enlarged Federal Republic in 1989-90
• Traces unified Germany's development as a globally respected state playing a pivotal role in Europe today

A History of Germany 1918-2020: The Divided Nation, Fifth Edition remains the ideal text for undergraduate students in courses on modern German or European history, as well as for general readers with an interest in the subject.

About the Author

Mary Fulbrook, FBA is Professor of German History at University College London (UCL), UK. A graduate of Cambridge and Harvard Universities, she is the author or editor of numerous books, including Reckonings: Legacies of Nazi Persecution and the Quest for Justice, for which she won the 2019 Wolfson History Prize, and A Small Town Near Auschwitz: Ordinary Nazis and the Holocaust, winner of the 2012 Fraenkel Prize. Professor Fulbrook has served as Executive Dean of the UCL Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences, Academic Director of the UCL European Institute, founding Joint Editor of the journal German History, and Chair of the German History Society.