The Great Powers, Imperialism and the German Problem 1865-1925 / Edition 1

by John Lowe

Overview

This is a lucid and well-structured text dealing with key issues in international affairs from the period of German unification to the aftermath of World War I. It:
* Provides excellent explanation and analysis of the central issues
* Clarifies a notoriously complex period of international history
* Updates traditional books in this field of 19th and 20th century diplomatic/international history
* Takes a thematic approach
* Leads students through the main events and reviews recent trends in historical debate and scholarship
* Includes an annotated bibliography
Consideration of ‘the German problem' and ‘the Balkan problem' have taken on a new urgency and relevance with recent developments in Europe, and this book provides an excellent introduction to the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415104449
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/04/1994
Series:	Policy; 56
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Lowe was formerly Principal Lecturer in European History at Oxford Brookes University. His publications include The Concert of Europe: International Relations, 1814–70 (1990) and Rivalry and Accord: International Relations, 1870–1914 (1988)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 International relations: Biarritz to the Berlin Post, 1865–1875; Chapter 2 The dilemma of Bismarckian foreign policy, 1875–1887; Chapter 3 Imperial rivalries in Africa, 1875–1898; Chapter 4 The Far Eastern crisis of 1895–1905 and the ententes of 1904 and 1907; Chapter 5 Weltpolitik, the navy and Anglo-German relations, 1897–1913; Chapter 6 Crises and tension, 1905–1913; Chapter 7 The great powers and the July crisis, 1914; Epilogue;

Editorial Reviews

‘Very useful summary of the conclusions of some of the major works in this field.' - Glyn Williams, Queen Mary and Westfield College

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