This book provides a clear and informative guide to the twists and turns of German history from the early middle ages to the present day. The multi-faceted, problematic history of the German lands has provided a wide range of debates and differences of interpretation. Mary Fulbrook provides a crisp synthesis of a vast array of historical material, and explores the interrelationships between social, political and cultural factors in the light of scholarly controversies. First published in 1990, A Concise History of Germany appeared in an updated edition in 1992, and in a second edition in 2004. It is the only single-volume history of Germany in English which offers a broad, general coverage. It has become standard reading for all students of German, European studies and history, and is a useful guide to general readers, members of the business community and travellers to Germany.

‘… a thunderingly good read…the best introduction to German history for the general reader.’

Source: German History

‘… a book which is well worth reading by the history student as well as anyone with a general interest in history.’

Source: Jönköpirgs-Poslen

‘… an excellent introduction and summary.’

Source: Södermanlands Nyheter

'This remains one of the best short surveys in this impressive series.'

Source: Contemporary Review