{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-germany","title":"A Brief History of Germany","description":"The story of Germany, a key player in global diplomatic and economic affairs, is crucial to our understanding of global history and the contemporary world. Covering more than 2,000 years of history, A Brief History of Germany provides a concise account of the events, people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped Germany from ancient times to the present. This new resource provides the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective.\nBasic facts, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of suggested readings round out this insightful and comprehensive resource.\nCoverage includes: Formation of a distinctive German language and culture during the Germanic migrations and the confrontation with Rome Consolidation of medieval principalities in the wake of the collapse of Carolingian authority and the construction of the Holy Roman Empire Tumultuous events of the Reformation and the devastation of the Thirty Years' War Unification of Germany Rise of Prussian imperialism in the 19th century The two world wars, the rise of Nazism, and the Holocaust Experience of a divided Germany during the cold war The country's eventual reunification as the Federal Republic of Germany Contemporary Germany.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0816081425\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0816081425.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Coy, Jason P.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43494203031613,"sku":"BVV.0816081425.G","price":10.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-germany","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}