The Wars of German Unification

by Dennis E. Showalter

Book Overview

The Wars of German Unification is the definitive account of the three of the most decisive conflicts in the history of modern Europe. In this new edition, Dennis Showalter offers a thoroughly updated look at the wars and their context that will be invaluable for those interested in the military, social and political history of the period.

Showalter explores how the Schleswig-Holstein conflict of 1864; the 'Six Weeks War' of 1866;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178093808X
• ISBN13: 9781780938080
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent overview

Dr. Showalter has done us a great service, both summing up the scholarship on the wars of 1864, 1866, and 1870-1 while adding his own insights and judgements. His empathy and refusal to endlessly find fault makes this work an invaluable corrective to Wawro's two deep, well written, but flawed works on 1866 and 1870. If this material interests you, this is a book you must read.