The 5th edition of this classic book was originally published in 1955, and includes contributions from well-known authors on history, politics, literature, art, architecture and philosophy. The ideas are discussed and interpreted in the context of the development of European and global intellectual, cultural and political life and includes chapters on the German communist writers of the post-war years.

- 588 pages
- English
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HistoryTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Original Title Page
- Original Copyright Page
- Preface
- Preface to Fifth Edition
- Bibliographical Note
- Contents
- Chapter I The Country: its Peoples and its Language
- Chapter II German History to 1618
- Chapter III German History from 1618 to 1900
- Chapter IV German History from 1900 to 1931
- Chapter V German History from 1931 to 1937
- Chapter VI German History from 1937 to 1952
- Chapter VII German Literature to 1748
- Chapter VIII German Literature from 1748 to 1805
- Chapter IX German Literature from 1805 to 1880
- Chapter X German Literature from 1880 to 1954
- Chapter XI German Thought
- Chapter XII German Music
- Chapter XIII German Painting
- Chapter XIV German Architecture and Sculpture
- Index
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