The History of Germany Since 1789

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By Golo Mann

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In The History of Germany Since 1789, Golo Mann provides a comprehensive and analytical exploration of German history, starting from the transformative events of the French Revolution. The author delves into the social, political, and economic developments that have shaped Germany, examining key figures and events in the nation's journey through the 19th and 20th centuries. This historical account seeks to present the complexities and influences that have contributed to Germany's modern landscape.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the political, social, and cultural development of Germany from the French Revolution up to modern times, offering insightful analysis from a distinguished historian. It provides a thorough exploration of the nation's evolution, perfect for those intrigued by European history and Germany's influential role on the global stage.

The History of Germany Since 1789

This study traces the sweep of intellectual development in Germany since the French Revolution. As well as chronicling historic events, the book deals in detail with the contributions of philosophers, poets and novelists alongside those of parlimentarians and generals.

The finest one-volume history of Germany ever published. 'He is a luminous and incisive commentator who weaves together social, political and intellectual themes with quite exceptional skill and authority. ' John Gross, OBSERVER

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The finest one-volume history of Germany ever published.

At times, writes Golo Mann, 'the Germans seem a philosophical people, at others the most practical and most materialistic; at times the most peaceful, at others the most domineering and brutal. Time after time they have surprised the world by things least expected of them.'

It is this quality of paradox, even of mystery, in the German nation that the distinguished historian renders with such subtlety and penetration in this celebrated study. The History of Germany Since 1789 traces the whole sweep of intellectual development in Germany since the French Revolution. As well as chronicling historic events, the book deals in detail with the contributions of philosophers, poets and novelists alongside those of parliamentarians and generals.

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Golo Mann's The History of Germany Since 1789 is praised for its insightful and authoritative commentary, with reviewers noting its exceptional skill in integrating social, political, and intellectual themes. It is acclaimed not only for its scholarly brilliance but also for being highly readable, with one review emphasizing its indispensability.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712674409

Publisher: Vintage

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimlico

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 585g

Pages: 560

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Education & Reference European History Golo Mann History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Born in 1909, Golo Mann was the son of novelist Thomas Mann. He read history, modern languages and philosophy at Heidelberg University. From 1933 to 1937 he taught at various French universities; from 1943 to 1946 he served in the US army and then taught for ten years in California. He was later Professor of History at the Universities of Munster and Stuttgart. Professor Mann's previous books include Secretary of Europe (1946), a study of Friedrich von Gentz. His monumental biography of Wallenstein was published in Germany in 1971. In 1962 he was awarded the Fontane Prize by the city of Berlin, and in 1964 the Schillerpreis by the city of Mannheim as well as the Buchner Prize (1968), the Gottfried Keller Preis (1969), the Schiller-Gedachtnispreis (1977) and the Order Pour la Merite. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He died in 1994.