William Carr – författare

The formidable economic power and political influence the new Germany is likely to exert in Europe make more desirable than ever an understanding of its past. The latest edition of Carr's classic text and been thoroughly revised and includes a chapter on the revolution of 1989-90.

In his last book, the late William Carr provides a masterly account of the origins and impact of the three major wars fought by Prussia in creating the Bismarckian Reich of 1871. He begins with a study of the development of nationalism and liberalism from the late eighteenth century to the 1860's, before turning to a detailed examination of the Schleswig-Holstein Conflict of 1864; the `Six Weeks War' of 1866; and the Franco-Prussia War of 1870--71.

In his last book, the late William Carr provides a masterly account of the origins and impact of the three major wars fought by Prussia in creating the Bismarckian Reich of 1871. He begins with a study of the development of nationalism and liberalism from the late eighteenth century to the 1860's, before turning to a detailed examination of the Schleswig-Holstein Conflict of 1864; the `Six Weeks War' of 1866; and the Franco-Prussia War of 1870--71.

In his last book, the late William Carr provides a masterly account of the origins and impact of the three major wars fought by Prussia in creating the Bismarckian Reich of 1871. He begins with a study of the development of nationalism and liberalism from the late eighteenth century to the 1860''s, before turning to a detailed examination of the Schleswig-Holstein Conflict of 1864; the `Six Weeks War'' of 1866; and the Franco-Prussia War of 1870--71.

In his last book, the late William Carr provides a masterly account of the origins and impact of the three major wars fought by Prussia in creating the Bismarckian Reich of 1871. He begins with a study of the development of nationalism and liberalism from the late eighteenth century to the 1860''s, before turning to a detailed examination of the Schleswig-Holstein Conflict of 1864; the `Six Weeks War'' of 1866; and the Franco-Prussia War of 1870--71.

A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany’s continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration of the country across the whole period like no other.This edition includes:* A new first chapter covering 1800-1815* A greatly expanded chapter on the re-unification in 1989-90* An absorbing final chapter on the political, economic, and social developments in the ‘new’ Federal Republic from 1990 to the present, including a comprehensive analysis of the financial crisis of 2008-2010* Additional content throughout on: the political activism and engagement of women from 1848-49 to the present; the significance of German colonialism from 1884 to 1919; the origins of WWI; the Third Reich; and the GDR* Biographical textbox vignettes of key actors* For the first time, 40 images and 9 mapsRich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany's complex modern history.

A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany’s continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration of the country across the whole period like no other.This edition includes:* A new first chapter covering 1800-1815* A greatly expanded chapter on the re-unification in 1989-90* An absorbing final chapter on the political, economic, and social developments in the ‘new’ Federal Republic from 1990 to the present, including a comprehensive analysis of the financial crisis of 2008-2010* Additional content throughout on: the political activism and engagement of women from 1848-49 to the present; the significance of German colonialism from 1884 to 1919; the origins of WWI; the Third Reich; and the GDR* Biographical textbox vignettes of key actors* For the first time, 40 images and 9 mapsRich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany's complex modern history.

A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany''s continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration of the country across the whole period like no other.This edition includes:* A new first chapter covering 1800-1815* A greatly expanded chapter on the re-unification in 1989-90* An absorbing final chapter on the political, economic, and social developments in the ''new'' Federal Republic from 1990 to the present, including a comprehensive analysis of the financial crisis of 2008-2010* Additional content throughout on: the political activism and engagement of women from 1848-49 to the present; the significance of German colonialism from 1884 to 1919; the origins of WWI; the Third Reich; and the GDR* Biographical textbox vignettes of key actors* For the first time, 40 images and 9 mapsRich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany''s complex modern history.

A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany''s continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration of the country across the whole period like no other.This edition includes:* A new first chapter covering 1800-1815* A greatly expanded chapter on the re-unification in 1989-90* An absorbing final chapter on the political, economic, and social developments in the ''new'' Federal Republic from 1990 to the present, including a comprehensive analysis of the financial crisis of 2008-2010* Additional content throughout on: the political activism and engagement of women from 1848-49 to the present; the significance of German colonialism from 1884 to 1919; the origins of WWI; the Third Reich; and the GDR* Biographical textbox vignettes of key actors* For the first time, 40 images and 9 mapsRich with insights into the key historiographical debates, this book offers a thorough introduction to Germany''s complex modern history.