A History of Germany: 1918–2008 offers a comprehensive survey of Germany’s social, cultural, and political evolution across nine decades. Balancing East and West German experiences, it traces the nation’s transformation from the Weimar Republic to reunification and beyond.
Covering pivotal episodes such as the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic, the extremes of the Nazi era, and post-war division, this edition integrates fresh scholarship and updates to highlight key developments:
- In-depth analysis of the Weimar Republic’s challenges and innovations
- Detailed account of Nazi policies, genocide, and military expansion
- Equitable treatment of East and West German histories during the Cold War
- A new chapter examining Germany’s political and cultural landscape since 1990
The third edition features revised chapters on the Holocaust, expanded bibliographic resources, and new perspectives on reunified Germany. It draws on primary sources and recent research to offer balanced insights. Ideal for students, historians, and anyone seeking an authoritative introduction to twentieth-century German history.
