A Short History of Germany

"A Short History of Germany" by Mary Platt Parmele is a journey through time, revealing the story of Germany's formation from ancient tribes to a unified nation. The book starts with the early migrations of Aryan peoples and examines the culture of tribes like the Teutons and Goths. Major moments, like Hermann’s fight against the Romans, show the early resistance and social structures that helped shape Germany long ago. The narrative highlights important people and events to help the reader understand how the country was shaped and how its people developed.

Mary Platt Parmele was an American historian and writer.