The Germans Author:Norbert Elias, Michael Schroter The last major work by one of our century's most influential social theorists, The Germans is 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 ... more »of civilization will be an indispensable resource for those interested in modern European history and sociology and in European studies.« less