A Concise History of Germany
Written by Mary Fulbrook
Narrated by Nick McArdle
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
This audiobook provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of German history from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The multifaceted, problematic history of the German lands has furnished a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation. Mary Fulbrook provides a crisp synthesis of a vast array of historical material and explores the interrelationships between social, political, and cultural factors in the light of scholarly controversies.
First published in 1990, A Concise History of Germany is the only single-volume history of Germany in English that offers broad, general coverage. It has become standard reading for English-speaking students of German, European studies, and history, and it is a useful guide to general learners, members of the business community, and travelers to Germany.
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Reviews for A Concise History of Germany
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very concise and easy to read and digest a lot of information. The narrator also has good pronunciation of German words :-)
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A lot of History, it kept my attention all the way, so I thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very informative and accessible! Highly recommended for academics and amateurs!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The concise history series has been quite a good survey of various European countries.