author of "The Unification of Germany, 1815-1990"

The author of "The Unification of Germany, 1815-1990" is Christopher Clark. He is a respected historian specializing in modern European history. Clark has written extensively on German history and the broader political and social changes in Europe, often focusing on themes of nationalism and state formation. His expertise provides a comprehensive understanding of Germany’s complex path to unification, from early 19th-century rivalries to the Cold War division and eventual reunification in 1990. His work is valued for its thorough research and balanced perspective on a pivotal period in German and European history.