Bismarck and the German Empire, 1871-1918

"Bismarck and the German Empire 1871-1918: Lynn Abrams provides a concise and accessible introduction to this important period in German history. The author examines the political, economic and social structures of the Empire and how Bismarck consolidated his regime as well as the Wilhelmine period and the factors which led to the outbreak of the First World War. Bismarck and the German Empire 1871-1918 is both a narrative of events and an analysis of social and cultural developments across the period." "This second edition has been fully updated and expanded, responding to the latest research in the area. It has a new introduction and further reading section, which includes a guide to useful websites."--Jacket.