Reviews for West Germany: A Contemporary History - Michael Leonard Graham Balfour - Hardcover

The average rating for West Germany: A Contemporary History - Michael Leonard Graham Balfour - Hardcover based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-04-10 00:00:00 Jack Parler Sr This book is easy to read, includes relevant and interesting information, and covers medieval Europe on a broad scale rather than focus on one or two countries/empires. In addition, the style of writing is well-paced and engaging. Best of all, the book reiterates the sentiment that the "Dark Ages" were not as dark or backwards as general perception states. Instead, this time frame is presented as a period of continuous change and development -- even, dare I say, innovation. One problem I do have is how clearly some of the authors' biases and opinions come through in the writing. One or both authors have the tendency to state interpretations or deductions as established fact. Also, the extreme overuse of the word "buttress" became very old, very quickly. So, high marks for readability but points lost for lack of objectivity.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-03-09 00:00:00 Wolfgang Hinkel A solid look at medieval Europe. The chronology can be confusing as the author goes back and forth with changes in place. The emphasis is definitely more on England and France though he covers other areas briefly.