Bismarck+german Empire,1871-1918

Bismarck's German Empire has been seen as a paradox, combining an advanced industrial economy and diverse social structure with an authoritarian political system. In the light of the most recent research, Lynn Abrams explores this theme and :* describes the political, economic and social structures of the Empire in 1871* examines the repressive and manipulative techniques employed by Bismarck between 1871 and 1890 to consolidate the regime and maintain the status quo* discusses the confrontation and mobilisation of public opinion which characterised the period of Wilhelm II's reign* covers the outbreak and experience of the First World War and finally the revolution of 1918-19.Any student or scholar in the field will find this an invaluable and helpful book.Abrams, Lynn is the author of 'Bismarck+german Empire,1871-1918' with ISBN 9780415077811 and ISBN 0415077818.