Peaceless: Germany between War and Peace. From 1648 to the Present Day
At the heart of Europe: Germany and the 500-year struggle between war and peace
Contemporary German foreign policy is deeply rooted in historical tradition. For centuries, central Europe was a site of struggle between peace and dominance. War and violence were – and are – part of this history. Under the floodlights of our current turning point in history, this is an immensely timely book. As important as it is to maintain a strong defensive force, if we want to respect the German Constitution and its emphasis on peace, we cannot neglect foreign policy and diplomacy. In this compelling historical survey, Eckart Conze uncovers the closely interwoven dynamic between the striving for peace and the violence of war. Taking a historical view, the book explores the issue of German interests and Germany’s role in Europe and the world, arguing that Germany has to re-establish its place in a changing, ever-more-disrupted world – accepting the reality of war while never giving up on the goal of peace.
- Conze is one of Germany’s most renowned experts on modern history
- For readers of Herfried Münkler, Carlo Masala and Heinrich August Winkler
- A historical text of with huge contemporary relevance
Eckart Conze, born in 1963, is the Chair of Modern and Recent History at the University of Marburg. He is a high-profile historian of Germany’s recent history. His research concentrations include the history of the German aristocracy, foreign policy, the Treaty of Versailles, and the history of modern Germany.
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