A Short History of Germany [Paperback]

Originally published in 1944, this book provides a concise history of Germany, from 900 AD up until the Nazi dictatorship.Originally published in 1944, this book provides a concise history of Germany, covering the period from 900 AD up until the Nazi dictatorship. The text presents the history of Germany as being based around the struggle to find a 'compromise between uniformity and disruption'. Numerous maps are included.Originally published in 1944, this book provides a concise history of Germany, covering the period from 900 AD up until the Nazi dictatorship. The text presents the history of Germany as being based around the struggle to find a 'compromise between uniformity and disruption'. Numerous maps are included.Originally published in 1944, this book provides a concise history of Germany, covering the period from 900 AD up until the Nazi dictatorship. The text presents the history of Germany as being based around the struggle to find a 'compromise between uniformity and disruption'. Numerous maps are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on German history.Prefatory note; Introductory. Centralism and federalism in German history; 1. The Empire as champion of the Christian world (9001050); 2. The contest between Empire and Papacy (10561250); 3. The disintegration of the Empire (12501493); 4. The contest between Empire and Territories (14931648); 5. The Empire in decay (16481786); 6. The collapse of the Empire (17861815); 7. The German Confederation (181566); 8. The Bismark Empire (186790); 9. The Empire of William II (18901918); 10. The Weimar Republic (191833); Epilogue. The Nazi dictatorship; Index.