Germany 1858-1990: Hope, Terror and Revival
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Author Description
Specially written for the AS/A2 examinations, this book combines extended period cover with detailed focus on exam board-selected topics. The lively, accessible text is supplemented by Spotlights, providing detailed study of sources on key issues and topics, and Document Exercises, which offer opportunities for assessment and exam practice. Covering almost 150 years between unification and reunification, with a particular emphasis on the interwar years, the text encourages students to think for themselves around the issues that have affected German history during this period and to consider important historical debates and controversies.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the political, social, and economic trajectory of Germany from the unification of 1858 through the reunification of 1990. Alison Kitson, an experienced educator, utilizes a structured historical framework to guide students through the complexities of German statehood. The book synthesizes broad historical periods with focused analysis on the interwar years, providing a comprehensive overview of the controversies and developments that defined the nation's evolution.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical coverage spanning from the mid-19th century to the post-Cold War era.
- Pedagogical tools including Spotlights for source analysis and Document Exercises for exam preparation.
- Primary source integration to facilitate critical engagement with historical evidence.
- Thematic focus on the shifts between periods of hope, terror, and national revival.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for secondary-level history examinations. Experts highlight the balance between narrative breadth and the specific analytical exercises required for academic assessment.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2001-06-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0199134170
ISBN-13:
9780199134175
History
Germany
Europe
German history
European History
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