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# A Mighty Fortress: A New History of the German People – Beyond World War II: Germany's Full Portrait from Antiquity to Present

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Review: Well Written and a Great Starting Point - A well written book worth the read. I'm half German (I can speak German as well) from my mother's side and I've always been curious about my German history other than World War 2. This book was an excellent starting point and after reading this I have many more areas from Medieval and Ancient German history I can study. Kind of heart-breaking but also inspiring-- apparently my ancestors got kicked-down again and again and again trying to unify Germany for centuries but at the same time they always adapted and rebuilt; I can see where my-- and other Germans'-- work ethic comes from! I also appreciate how Ozment doesn't go into too much detail about World War 2; we have more than enough of that already from other texts and documentaries. A well-written starting point for anyone interested in German history.
Review: An inviting Consolidation of German history - German history is, I think, hard to grasp for many, primarily since for much of it’s history the German countries, or the German people, have lacked the same political cohesiveness present in other European domains, such as England, France and Spain. This book not only explains how and why Germany, the distinct cultural and political entity, came into being, but also how that journey shaped the culture and character of the German people. Whether you’re a German-American curious about the saga of your ancestors, a student of history interested in the story of one of the worlds more prominent countries or simply a fan of Deutsch Kultur, this book is an interesting and informative read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #179,540 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #258 in German History (Books) #290 in History of Civilization & Culture #416 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (131) |
| Dimensions  | 5.31 x 0.97 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0060934832 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0060934835 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 432 pages |
| Publication date  | January 18, 2005 |
| Publisher  | Harper Perennial |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Written and a Great Starting Point
*by R***E on January 24, 2026*

A well written book worth the read. I'm half German (I can speak German as well) from my mother's side and I've always been curious about my German history other than World War 2. This book was an excellent starting point and after reading this I have many more areas from Medieval and Ancient German history I can study. Kind of heart-breaking but also inspiring-- apparently my ancestors got kicked-down again and again and again trying to unify Germany for centuries but at the same time they always adapted and rebuilt; I can see where my-- and other Germans'-- work ethic comes from! I also appreciate how Ozment doesn't go into too much detail about World War 2; we have more than enough of that already from other texts and documentaries. A well-written starting point for anyone interested in German history.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inviting Consolidation of German history
*by C***S on June 18, 2019*

German history is, I think, hard to grasp for many, primarily since for much of it’s history the German countries, or the German people, have lacked the same political cohesiveness present in other European domains, such as England, France and Spain. This book not only explains how and why Germany, the distinct cultural and political entity, came into being, but also how that journey shaped the culture and character of the German people. Whether you’re a German-American curious about the saga of your ancestors, a student of history interested in the story of one of the worlds more prominent countries or simply a fan of Deutsch Kultur, this book is an interesting and informative read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting read with a few typos.
*by K***D on April 15, 2021*

This is a good, quick history on the German people and area that moves nicely. There are a few too many typos, but still worth reading.

## Frequently Bought Together

- A Mighty Fortress: A New History of the German People
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- Germany: A Nation in Its Time: Before, During, and After Nationalism, 1500-2000

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