This comprehensive survey of German history traces the origins of the Germanic tribes to the reunification of Germany in 1990. Along the way, it covers the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the Napoleonic Wars, the rise of Prussia, World War I and II, and the division and reunification of Germany. Written by two renowned historians, A History of Germany provides a thorough and engaging overview of one of Europe's most important nations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.