Imperial Germany, 1871-1918 explores the rise of Germany as a nation state and a European power centre, through to the humiliation of the state in the First World War. Covering both domestic and foreign policy, this key text combines historical detail, questions and analysis and evaluation of primary sources.

Chapter 1 The Formation and Structure of the German Empire; Chapter 2 Domestic Policies, 1871-90; Chapter 3 Foreign and Colonial Policies, 1871-90; Chapter 4 Domestic Policies, 1890-1914; Chapter 5 Foreign and Imperial Policies, 1890-1914; Chapter 6 Economy and Society, 1871-1914; Chapter 7 War and Collapse, 1914-18;