Germany 2000 Years: Volume 2: The Second Empire and the Weimar Republic

From back cover: [Volume One] "'Germany: 2000 Years' is a brilliant survey, both political and cultural, of Germany's history from the time of the pagan tribes to the collapse of the Weimar Republic. Dr. Reinhardt sees Germany as an integral part of European tradition, to which she has contributed immeasurable and from which she departs only to court disaster. Each section of the book opens with a chronological table, followed by a brief account of political events and a discussion of major cultural trends. Literature, art, music, religion, trade, fashions and manners are treated with scholarly detail, in a polished and readable style which provides penetrating insight into the true background of modern Germany. Unusual Illustrations and excellent maps enrich the text, arranged for this new edition in two convenient volumes. An enlarged, up-to-date bibliography supplies invaluable sources for the study of recent trends in German history."

The book weaves together historical, cultural and religious trends and events to paint a vivid picture of German history. A must for anyone interested in the topic.