Germany - Britannica Guide to Countries of the European Union |
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Author:
| Britannica Educational Publishing Staff, |
Editor:
| Ray, Michael |
Series title: | The Britannica Guide to Countries of the European Union Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61530-983-2 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $56.59 |
Book Description:
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Germany's complex past is riddled with both stunning triumphs and staggering failures. Once little more than a federation of tribes, over the course of its history, it formed various alliances, some of which were broken while others survived and allowed Germany to become a significant power in Europe and the world. And although a sense of German national identity was centuries in the making, folk traditions, regional culture, and a robust intellectual tradition have endured throughout...
More DescriptionGermany's complex past is riddled with both stunning triumphs and staggering failures. Once little more than a federation of tribes, over the course of its history, it formed various alliances, some of which were broken while others survived and allowed Germany to become a significant power in Europe and the world. And although a sense of German national identity was centuries in the making, folk traditions, regional culture, and a robust intellectual tradition have endured throughout the ages and produced world-famous musicians, artists, and writers. Still, Germany's roles in both World Wars remains a significant--and appalling--part of its history. This all-encompassing volume profiles Germany from antiquity to the present day, examining its layered past, including its transition from a world power to a divided state and the major economic strides it has made since unification.