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The Shortest History of Germany

From Julius Caesar to Angela Merkel: A Retelling for Our Times

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By: James Hawes
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2,000 years of history in one riveting afternoon

A country both admired and feared, Germany has been the epicenter of world events time and again: the Reformation, both World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall. It did not emerge as a modern nation until 1871 - yet today, Germany is the world's fourth-largest economy and a standard-bearer of liberal democracy.

"There's no point studying the past unless it sheds some light on the present", writes James Hawes in this brilliantly concise history that has already captivated hundreds of thousands of readers and listeners. "It is time, now more than ever, for us all to understand the real history of Germany."

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“An excellent little book . . . [Hawes] has a sense of humour, and a sharp eye for similarities between then and now.” (The Spectator)

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A great performance and very interesting history about Germany and how it became such a significant country in Europe.

A very interesting History that seems to repeat itself

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This is the long view of German history, tracing continuities from Roman times to 2019. Note: as of 1/25, Audible’s chapter listing is comically wrong. The 2019 postscript is closer to 3 minutes than the indicated 3 hours.

Lively and insightful

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interesting view on Germany sub regional politics. a nice short overview of German history

interesting

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This book puts forth historical comparisons of east vs west German with American north vs south that I have never previously considered. An excellent book.

Best Perspective on German History

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I am happy with the content of the book, but unfortunately the narrator can’t pronounce German names and words, which makes listening painful to me.

The narrator can’t pronounce German

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Very helpful history. Many surprising observations. unfortunately the narrador softens his vice at importante points.

Difficult to hear the narración. Very interestin

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My German history was lacking. I now have a context for German & European news.

I learned a great deal.

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The east west divide in german and prussia is informative and gives a clearer understanding of germany as a whole.

Learned a lot

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I would like another on the same subject for comparison and contrast since I'm ba

much needed summary in English!

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Terrific depiction of an important and complex people. The narration was entertaining and projected sincerity.

Great book

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