The Germans

The last major work by one of our century's most influential social theorists, The Germansis a penetrating account of German social development, from the seventeenth century to the present. Enhanced by his deep understanding of other Western European nations, Norbert Elias's incisive analyses of nationalism, violence, and the breakdown of civilization will be an indispensable resource for those interested in modern European history and sociology and in European studies.

Norbert Elias was Professor Emeritus at the University of Frankfurt until his death in 1990.