De Gruyter Oldenbourg De Gruyter Dictionary of Historical and Political Terms

Navigating the complexities of historical and political terminology requires precision. Whether you are working with foreign language sources or expressing complex thoughts in a new language, finding the exact equivalent is a challenge. This specialized dictionary by Winfried Baumgart provides solutions for researchers, historians, and language learners. Covering the vast period from the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss in 1803 to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this resource contains approximately 16,500 selected terms. It bridges the gap between German, English, and French, ensuring that nuanced concepts like "Atomare Abschreckung" or "la conduite interne" are translated accurately. This volume is an essential tool for anyone needing to maintain conceptual clarity when dealing with the world history of the 19th and 20th centuries.