The books in this series aim to provide concise analyses of complex issues and problems in key topics of the A-level Modern History syllabus. Using supporting documents, they offer students an account of historical facts and an understanding of the central themes and differing interpretations. This volume focuses on Germany, providing background information on the period before the advent of the Third Reich. It presents the Wilhelmine period as a fascinating period in its own right and one which has been the focus of academic controversy in recent years. The authors examine Germany's role as a major military, naval and imperial power. They also discuss economic and social strains attendant on industrialization and the flourishing cultural life. They argue that the roots of Germany's response to Hitler and authoritarianism are to be found in the Wilhelmine era.
