The Course of German History: A Survey of the Development of German History since 1815 (Routledge Classics) - Hardcover

Taylor, A.J.P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415255589 ISBN 13: 9780415255585

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

One of A.J.P. Taylor's best-known books, The Course of German History is a notoriously idiosyncratic work. Composed in his famously witty style, yet succinct to the point of sharpness, this is one of the great historian's finest, if more controversial, accomplishments. As Taylor himself noted, 'the history of the Germans is a history of extremes. It contains everything except moderation.' He could, of course, simply be referring to his own book.

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About the Author

A.J.P. Taylor (1906-90). British political and diplomatic historian, and noted journalist. He was the author of numerous bestselling works, including Bismarck, English History 1914-1945, The Origins of the Second World War and The War Lords.

Review

'Mr Taylor, by cutting down to a minimum the ballast of dates and names that so often encumbers historical writing, and concentrating on the fundamental trends and events, has achieved both brevity and lucidity.' - The Observer

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0415255589
• ISBN 13: 9780415255585
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304