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A Short History of Germany (Illustrated) Kindle Edition

by Mary Platt Parmele (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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The concept of Germany as a distinct region in central Europe can be traced to Julius Caesar, who referred to the unconquered area east of the Rhine as Germania, thus distinguishing it from Gaul (France), which he had conquered. The victory of the Germanic tribes in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (AD 9) prevented annexation by the Roman Empire.

In A Short History of Germany Mary Platt Parmele takes the reader on a riveting journey, from the rise of Charlemagne to the age of Martin Luther, from the Thirty Years War to the iron rule of Otto von Bismarck and beyond.

This new digital edition of Parmele’s classic work includes an image gallery.
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    82 pages
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  4. Publication date
    March 28, 2016
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    2183 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01DK0QDMA
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2183 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 82 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1490568204
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars The origin of Germany and Germans
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2014
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If you have ever wondered how Germany morphed into its various political shapes over the past few thousand years until the beginning of the twentieth century, grab this. Don't be put off by the price: Its free!! .
The writing is light and humorous and not at all a Gibbonish tome.
The author, a lady, penned the book around the end of 19th century: If only she knew what was further in store for the poor Germans in the twentieth century.
The Germans are late on the democratic scene and you can see how so many vested interests, princes, emperors, invading kings, prelates, the papacy, Luther etc etc., made sure that democracy and freedom of the individual were made stillborn over the centuries.Whole populations were wiped-out through bloody internecine and religious wars and the resultant pestilence and famine.
Amazingly, this little gem will cost you the square root of nothing, Grab it now while stocks last. Although it will only take you from German Year Zero to end of the 19th Century it is terrific prep for further enlightenment from people like Shirer, Kershaw, Bullock, Fest, Hafner, Bilenberg, Trevor-Roper and the many historians who have given us an insight into the German scene in the twentieth century.I literally could not put this down once I had started.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good tourist book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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Good quick read for people making a short visit to Germany. I bought this for my foster daughter to read in preparation for her visit there. Thought it was just enough detail to be informative and exciting for her without burying her in too much detail.
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Norbert Zavadin
3.0 out of 5 stars the book was good the main problem was the size of type
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016
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the book was good the main problem was the size of type. I enjoyed the book but wished it had gone a little further
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Paula A. Henson
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
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Long winded and confusing.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Help on a Difficult Subject
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2012
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German history is so hard to figure out. It is sort of all over the place!!! This book helped greatly to understand the general outline. I would very much recommend this book to anyone who is curious about the subject, and wants to get a good start. Well worth reading!
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sue
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
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liked her book on Spain, this was hard to follow and not as concise.
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John
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good introduction indeed!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012
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This is a nice, short, well informed introduction to a very interesting subject. German history is fascinating and this short book is the way to start. It is well written and although not a new book by any means, it is important and precise.
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antiralph
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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Fun read. It offers a wealth of information in a conscise format, on this often overlooked subject.
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Amazon Kunde
1.0 out of 5 stars worthless. written over 100 years ago!!!!!!
Reviewed in Germany on January 29, 2022
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Do not waste your time.
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FELIPE ROJAS ANTONINI
3.0 out of 5 stars Da uma ideia da história da Alemanha
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2018
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Livro básico, com conteúdo por alto sobre a Alemanha, leitura do meio para frente cansativa, procuraria outro livro melhor sobre o assunto, mas pelo valor valeu.
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Lluís Àlvarez Pueto
5.0 out of 5 stars Que ja l'he llegit
Reviewed in Spain on September 22, 2019
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Tot correcte
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