Der Große Ploetz. Die Enzyklopädie der Weltgeschichte
Bearbeitet von Dieter Geiß
35. Edition 2008
2128 pages
ISBN 978-3-525-32008-2
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
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The Große Ploetz, which originally appeared in 1863, has often been copied but never surpassed: the most comprehensive German-language standard work to give a complete outline of the history of all eras and regions in a single volume. More than 80 historians completely reworked the text for this 35th edition, which appears for the first time in full colour. On over 2000 pages the reader can discover some 200 historical maps demonstrating the geographical dimensions of world history in addition to 250 pedigrees of the most important dynasties of past times, illustrations concerning constitutions and forms of government as well as many tables. Many chapters were rewritten completely or in part, whereby the amount of information given on the history of culture and science was greatly expanded without changing the overall emphasis of the volume on political history.
The Große Ploetz provides information on antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Modern Age alike, covering all parts of the world, all countries, regions and nations – an indispensible reference work that deserves a place on all bookshelves.
