A History of Germany: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time (Classic Reprint)

Trace Germany's path from medieval courts to a modern confederation and its lasting impact on Europe.

This book surveys a long arc of German history, showing how politics, war, and ideas reshaped the region. It moves from the late middle ages through upheavals, reforms, and the rise of a new European order.

• Learn how gunpowder and early artillery changed warfare and altered the balance of power.
• See how revolts, peasants' movements, and dynastic shifts influenced politics and society.
• Understand the end of the medieval era and the transition to a new age marked by consolidation and conflict.
• Explore how the Congress of Vienna and later treaties redefined Germany and its place in Europe.