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Germany Since 1740 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Madison Priest

 
9780656757152: Germany Since 1740 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Germany Since 1740 offers a concise, accessible survey of how modern Germany took shape, from the rise of Maria Theresa to the later empire and beyond.

This history traces the key events, ideas, and personalities that driven German life from the mid-18th century onward. It blends political, military, cultural, and social developments to show how rivalries, reforms, and national movements created a unified nation.

  • Clear progress from the Holy Roman Empire to the German Empire in 1871 and the evolution of later German statehood.
  • Explanations of major conflicts, reforms, and the shaping of national unity, with attention to both Prussia and Austria.
  • Profiles of leaders, reforms, intellectual currents, and the changing role of industry and culture.
  • A chronological framework that helps readers connect pivotal moments across nearly a century and a half.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, introductory grasp of how Germany’s national identity and political landscape emerged and evolved over time.

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