Traveller’s History of Germany

The book will also have practical information for visitors, a historical gazetteer - cross-referenced to the main text and is illustrated with relevant maps plus a Chronology of Events. There were Germans long before there was Germany. Interlink Books. Since 1945 it has risen from the ashes to become a major force - of a more palatable kind - within Europe.

Over time these developed into regional principalities and city states under the nominal rule of first the Roman Empire, then the Holy Roman Empire, and finally the Habsburg Empire. German unification did not come until 1871 under Bismarck. A traveller's history of germany offers a complete and authoritative history of a country of which much of its rich past and legacy of great culture has been forgotten after the traumas of the two world wars.

Germany became a world power, fuelled not only by industrialisation but also by a new ideology of nationalism, a power that took on the rest of the world twice in the twentieth century and lost. Bob cole, presents the facts in a clear and literate format and also gives the reader expert analysis of the events.

. Germanic peoples lived for centuries in Western, Central and Eastern Europe with similar yet not identical languages and culture.

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A Concise History of Germany Cambridge Concise Histories , Second Edition

Mary fulbrook explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the light of the latest scholarly controversies. This second edition spans the early Middle Ages to the present day, synthesizing a vast array of historical material. The multi-faceted, problematic history of the German lands has supplied material for a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation.

First edition hb 1991: 0-521-36283-0 first edition pb 1991: 0-521-36836-7 Used book in Good Condition.


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A traveller's history of france takes the reader from the first conquests of ancient Gaul through the Renaissance, the turmoil and triumph of the French Revolution, and on through the 20th century of French history all the way to the present. Millions of travellers visit France each year. The glories of the french countryside, the essential harmony of French architecture, the wealth of historical relics, the myriad of cultural opportunities - all make the country a perennial and irresistible attraction.

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Centuries of bloody strife lead up to the turbulent years of Mary Queen of Scots, the Calvinistic legacy of John Knox, and the bitterness of final defeat. It is illustrated with line drawings and historical maps. Scotland now saw an age of industry and despoliation. Used book in Good Condition. Andrew fisher begins with scotlands first people and their culture and ends with Devolution and the setting up of the first Scottish parliament since 1707.

The dreams of the jacobites are contrasted with the cruel reality of the end of the Stewarts and the Act of Union with England. Before the arrival of the vikings in 900, Scotland was a land of romantic kingdoms and saints, gradually overtaken by more pragmatic struggles for power. Used book in Good Condition.

This handy paperback is fully indexed with a chronology of major events and a gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text. The result was much emigration and obsession with the nations past, which glorified the legends of the Highlander and the Clans. In this century, the setting up of a scottish parliament, the loss of identity and drift to the south have perhaps been checked at last by a new step forward for Scotland as a result of its Devolution, and the symbolic return of the Stone of Destiny.

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Used book in Good Condition. Have a relaxing soak at a Black Forest mineral spa or take an exhilarating summer bobsled ride in the Bavarian Alps. You can count on rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Germany. This guidebook takes you from fairy-tale castles, alpine forests, and quaint villages to the energetic Germany of today.

You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, bus, and how to get around Germany by train, and car. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. Flash back to berlin's turbulent past at Checkpoint Charlie; then celebrate the rebirth of Dresden and its glorious Frauenkirche.

Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. Get the details on cruising the romantic Rhine or summiting the Zugspitze. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. Used book in Good Condition.


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The Cambridge Illustrated History of Germany Cambridge Illustrated Histories

Martin kitchen focuses particularly on the German people - their culture and society. In special illustrated boxes and panels throughout the book, Bach, Wagner, he reveals the great cultural and intellectual contribution Germans have made to the world through the works of figures such as Martin Luther, Kant, and Gropius.

Used book in Good Condition. In this way he illuminates and puts into perspective the country's political history, from its origins as a collection of small, German-speaking states to its present-day status as a major European and world power. Written in a lively, accessible manner for a general audience by a leading academic expert, this book is unique in its authority, approach and scope.

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The book begins with prehistoric russia and its nomadic invaders, despotism of the Romanovs, and covers the rise of Muscovy with its colorful panoply of rulers from Ivan Moneybags to Ivan the Terrible, and the Russian Revolution. While destination oriented visitors will gain much from this expose, students and others will find it a fine, easy method of absorbing Russian history.

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Recommended: for a pocket guidebook to berlin, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Berlin, which is packed with dozens of top 10 lists, ensuring you make the most of your time in the city. Series overview: for more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations.

Area maps marked with sights. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. Experience oktoberfest in munich, ski down the Alps, and cruise or hike along the Rhine to see romantic castles and vineyards. Discover dk eyewitness Travel Guide: Germany.

Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. Dk eyewitness travel guide: germany takes you by the hand, festivals, from its beautiful castles and cathedrals to its popular beer halls, leading you straight to the best attractions this country has to offer, and Christmas markets to walks and hikes through the countryside.

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Used book in Good Condition. Also included are key terms and useful expressions, informative charts, and websites for further reference. Used book in Good Condition. Interlink Pub Group Inc. Never feel like a stranger in germany again! on entering a restaurant, a fun and intriguing book that teaches you about Germany's culture, language, should you find your own table or wait to be seated? What is a suitable topic for small-talk with a stranger? In what circumstances might you ask to borrow ein Handy? All these answers and more can be found in When in Germany, Do As the Germans Do, and people.

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