The Divided Nation: A History of Germany, 1918-1990 - Hardcover

Fulbrook, Mary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195075706 ISBN 13: 9780195075700

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1992

Synopsis

Covering all major aspects of German history from the Weimar Republic through reunification, this new book offers a remarkably rich, insightful survey of a difficult and controversial subject. It integrates East German history more fully than any previous account, offering a precisely nuanced picture of life in the GDR and a compelling account of the roots of the 1989 revolution, and incorporates the latest research in social and economic history to deepen and vivify the political narrative. A unique advantage is its full, and fully accessible, examination of current historiographical debates in the field. Comprehensive, cogent, and judiciously balanced, The Divided Nation will become the standard reference on this important subject.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Fulbrook, Reader in German History, University College, London.

Review:

"Very nice introductory text. Excellent treatment of the German Democratic Republic. I found the chapters on the most recent period particularly useful in teaching this course. Nice treatment of opposition courses in both GDR and FRG."--Elizabeth Peifer, University of North Carolina

"A first-rate persuasive synthesis not only of modern German history but of some of the related historiography...Fulbrook's study is remarkably objective. Her account, a felicitous combination of narrative and analysis, is accompanied...by some perceptive generalizations that seek to make
sense of twentieth-century Germany....Highly recommended to student and expert alike..."--Queen's Quarterly

"Excellent, concise, well-written."--G.S. Kent, University of Maryland

"Unique among German history textbooks, this book provides detailed coverage of the post-1945 periods, making it unusually useful."--Jonathan Sperber, University of Missouri

"An excellent text for an undergraduate course in German history. It offers a good balance between factual presentation and interpretation."--Margaret H. Pertzoff, Randolph-Macon Women's College

"Durchaus sachgerechte und Wesentliches treffende Erzahlung." ["A straightforward account that goes right to the heart of the matter."]--Neue Zurcher Zeitung

"I am planning to teach courses on Central Europe and Europe since 1945. This book would be perfect for them."--Jena M. Gaines, Mount Holyoke College

"Useful summary of Germany from 1945 with a good introduction on the topic from 1918-1945. The summary dealing with Germany from 1945 should be helpful in teaching German history at the undergraduate level."--George Strong, College of William and Mary

"Excellent."--Elizabeth C. Adams, Frostburg State University

"Very well structured: succinct and yet comprehensive."--Narasingha P. Sil, Western Oregon State College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0195075706
• ISBN 13: 9780195075700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 424