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Germany

By Neil MacGregor

Memories of a Nation. Vintage, 2017.

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A brief summary of Germany

A tour of Germany’s history through its cultural artifacts, following this varied, inventive, and often-troubled country from the days of the Holy Roman Empire, through the Reformation, up to World War II and modern Germany.

Key insights in Germany

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What do you get from this book? A wide-ranging introduction to Germany’s complex political and cultural history
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In AD800, Charlemagne laid the foundation of the empire of which Germany would be the heart
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The Holy Roman Empire’s “creative fragmentation” made it more prone to political compromise, cultural variety, and religious tolerance
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Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press changed the course of human history, reflecting Germany’s innovative tradition
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The Reformation instigated by Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 changed both religion and politics in Europe
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The changes of the Reformation instigated devastating conflicts, including the 1525 German Peasants’ War and the Thirty Years’ War
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Some of Germany’s most historically significant cities, such as Königsberg, now lie firmly outside its borders
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A popular uprising in 1848 could have liberalized Germany, but it failed
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The German Empire established by Kaiser Wilhelm I and Bismarck set Germany on a course of domination
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WWI precipitated economic disaster in Germany, while the 1929 Wall Street Crash created the conditions for the Nazi’s rise
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The Nazis’ restrictive approach to art reflected their need to control even the cultural side of German life
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Germany’s reunification came after a long struggle, with West Germany’s economy painstakingly revived following WWII
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Germany

Historians • European citizens • art lovers • those interested in politics • economists

About the author of Germany

Neil MacGregor is an art historian who directed the British Museum from 2002 to 2015. He is also an Oxford graduate and has worked in television and radio. His other publications include Living with the Gods and A History of the World in 100 Objects.

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