Bismarck and the German Empire: 1871-1918

Updated and expanded, this second edition is an accessible introduction to this important period in German history, providing both a narrative of events at the time and an analysis of social and cultural developments across the period.

• how Bismarck consolidated his regime
• the Wilhelmian period
• the factors that led to the outbreak of World War One.

With a new introduction and updated further reading section - including a guide to useful websites - this book gives students the ideal introduction to this key period of German history.