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The Course of German History

A Survey of the Development of German History since 1815, 2nd Edition

By A.J.P. Taylor

Published May 18th 2001 by Routledge – 304 pages

Series: Routledge Classics

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    One of A.J.P. Taylor's best-known books, The Course of German History is a notoriously idiosyncratic work. Composed in his famously witty style, yet succinct to the point of sharpness, this is one of the great historian's finest, if more controversial, accomplishments. As Taylor himself noted, 'the history of the Germans is a history of extremes. It contains everything except moderation.' He could, of course, simply be referring to his own book.

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    'Mr Taylor, by cutting down to a minimum the ballast of dates and names that so often encumbers historical writing, and concentrating on the fundamental trends and events, has achieved both brevity and lucidity.' -The Observer

    Author Bio

    A.J.P. Taylor (1906-90). British political and diplomatic historian, and noted journalist. He was the author of numerous bestselling works, including Bismarck, English History 1914-1945, The Origins of the Second World War and The War Lords.

    Name: The Course of German History: A Survey of the Development of German History since 1815, 2nd Edition (Paperback) – Routledge 
    Description: By A.J.P. Taylor. One of A.J.P. Taylor's best-known books, The Course of German History is a notoriously idiosyncratic work. Composed in his famously witty style, yet succinct to the point of sharpness, this is one of the great historian's finest, if...
    Categories: History, European History, Modern History 1750-1945