Facts on File A Brief History of Germany

About the Author Jason P. Coy is Assistant Professor of History at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. He earned a Ph.D. in History from the University of California in Los Angeles. Product Description The story of Germany, a key player in global diplomatic and economic affairs, is crucial to our understanding of global history and the contemporary world. Covering more than 2,000 years of history, A Brief History of Germany provides a concise account of the events, people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped Germany from ancient times to the present. This new resource provides the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective. From the Inside Flap The Brief History series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each engaging volume covers a specific country and offers a concise history of the struggles and triumphs of the peoples and cultures that have called that country home.Public and school libraries, high school and college students, and anyone studying world history or culture will find this series useful.· Each title provides the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective.