Bücher der Reihe Short Oxford History of Germany

The years 1800-1871 were a crucial formative phase of modern German history. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the era, including a narrative of the major political events and detailed studies of economy and society, culture and the arts, religion, gender, public life and the nation.

An international team of twelve expert contributors provides both an introduction to and an interpretation of the key themes in German history from the foundation of the Reich in 1871 to the end of the First World War in 1918.

An authoritative and up-to-date history of Weimar Germany, with each chapter written by an internationally acknowledged expert in the field, that throws new light on important areas such as constitutional and social reform, Jewish life, gender and cultural developments.