The Navy and German Power Politics, 1862-1914

Originally published between 1929 and 1991 the volumes in this set: Offer a comprehensive and challenging interpretation of the German past
Assess Bismarck’s contribution to the German Empire and his legacy for modern Germany
Examine the psyche of the Germans and discuss the psychological impact of the Second World War on the Germans
Review critically not only the rise and rule of National Socialism, but also the strength of authoritarianism and militarism and the weakness of democracy in 19th Century Germany
Examine the inter-relationships between social and economic change on the one hand, and political developments on the other.
Analyse the significance of the Zollverein on economic growth
Discuss authority and the law in the German Empire and the Weimar Republic.
Analyse the contribution of German historians to 20th Century historiography
Chart key events in British – German trade rivalry
Include archival material from both the former East and West Germany.