Germany in the World: A Global History, 1500-2000 [Hardcover]

Brilliantly conceived and majestically written, this monumental work of European history recasts the five-hundred-year history of Germany. A rich and full-throated account of the past 500 years . . . From the intellectual giants who enriched the west to the descent into dictatorship and war, the story of Germanys global impact  up to its modern rebirth  is told with real verve. [An] all-embracing history of Germany's relationship with the outside world . . . readers of this book will never see Germany in quite the same way again. Ambitious . . . theres no getting around Germanys pivotal place in the world, and Blackbourn ably demonstrates how and why that position has been maintained, for better and worse. A compelling exploration of German history viewed through a global lens.' Blackbourns elegant writing and intriguing insights make for an insightful and stimulating take on German history. US