Description
By H. E. Marshall, illustrated by A. C. Michael. Color edition. From ancient Teutonic legends and Rome’s frontier wars to the unification of Germany under William I, this sweeping history traces the people, rulers, and conflicts that shaped the German nation.
In A History of Germany, H. E. Marshall begins with the early Teutons and their struggles against Rome before recounting the reign of Charlemagne and the gradual emergence of the German kingdom and the Holy Roman Empire. She follows the fortunes of emperors and rival dynasties through centuries of warfare, religious conflict, political intrigue, and struggles for the imperial crown.
Marshall brings to life such figures as Hermann, Henry the Fowler, Otto the Great, Frederick Barbarossa, Charles V, and Frederick the Great. She also relates the rise of the Habsburgs and the House of Brandenburg, the devastation of the Thirty Years’ War, Germany’s subjection to Napoleon, the rivalry between Austria and Prussia, and the events that culminated in the proclamation of William I as German emperor. The narrative concludes with the brief reign of Frederick III and the accession of William II.
Originally written for children, Marshall’s lively and approachable account offers an engaging introduction to German history and its place within the wider story of Europe. This carefully restored edition preserves Marshall’s classic account of Germany’s history. Rich in incident and historical detail, A History of Germany will appeal to students, families, and anyone interested in Germany’s long and eventful past.
About the author: H. E. Marshall (1867–1941) was a Scottish author best known for her popular children’s histories and retellings of legendary and historical subjects. Through works such as Our Island Story, she introduced generations of young readers to the people, events, legends, and traditions of the past.
