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The Rest Is HistoryMar 11, 2021

31. The Second Reich

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The host mentioned 'Blood and Iron' to highlight its focus on the significant period of German history surrounding the creation of Germany. The boo…

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It emerged from the Prussian victory over France in 1870 and was destroyed by the First World War less than fifty years later. German historian Katja Hoyer joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the short but explosive life of the German Second Reich.
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  • It emerged from the Prussian victory over France in 1870 and was destroyed by the First World War less than fifty years later. German historian Katja Hoyer joins Tom Hol…

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Blood and Iron
Katja Heuer
Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in German historyOften cited around Prussia and German history

Katja Heuer has written a book on the period of German history between 1870 and the Second World War, titled Blood and Iron, which focuses on the Kaiser's Germany.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in German history
Key quote: We have got an excellent guest who has written a book on just this period called Blood and Iron.
The host mentioned 'Blood and Iron' to highlight its focus on the significant period of German history surrounding the creation of Germany. The book is presented as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of Prussia and its role in shaping modern Germany.
ASIN: 1639362975
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