History

Founded in 1749, the family-owned academic publisher De Gruyter puts its long history at the service of cutting-edge scholarly publishing. By combining the latest academic findings in history with research from other academic fields and an extra of creativity, our publications are trying to overcome borders and push the boundaries of existing discourses and debates. Top-tier research institutions and academies across the globe trust us with their publications and we provide them with the tools to communicate their research results. Our list spans from antiquity till the present and we always make sure to stay at the forefront of historical research.

New Releases

Video Games and the Humanities
 

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Contemporary European History
 

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Studies in Digital History and Hermeneutics

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Archiv Bibliographia Judaica

 

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The Persecution and Murder of the European Jews by Nazi Germany, 1933–1945

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Klemperer Online

 

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HIGHLIGHT TITLES

  • BOOKS

  • JOURNALS

  • Our Courage – Jews in Europe 1945–48

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  • Theodor Herzl’s Zionist Journey – Exodus and Return

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  • Christianity and Violence in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period

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  • Digital Roots Open Access

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  • Hot Tubs and Pac-Man

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  • Historische Zeitschrift

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  • Vierteljahrshefte für Zeitgeschichte

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  • International Public History

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  • Zeitschrift der Savigny-Stiftung für Rechtsgeschichte: Romanistische Abteilung

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Open Access Publishing

De Gruyter was an early champion of Open Access and an advocate of opening up content to all researchers. We published our first Open Access book in 2010 and launched our first fully Gold Open Access journal in 2013. Today, De Gruyter’s Open Access portfolio comprises more than 2,000 Open Access books and around 90 fully Open Access journals, published in-house or on behalf of societies. More Information

Open Access in the Humanities

Become an Author - Publish with De Gruyter

As a leading publisher of academic content, De Gruyter’s mission is to disseminate knowledge and encourage curiosity for new subjects. To fulfill this mission, however, we need reliable partners – including above all you, our author. There are many good reasons to choose us as your publisher. More Information

Conferences and Events

We want to know! That’s why we attend virtual conferences in all fields world-wide. On our conference overview you will find all the places you can currently meet us, including a brand new virtual booth. This not only gives you the advantage of ordering books with conference discounts from the comfort of your home, but also comes with interesting digital events, such as author interviews and meetings with De Gruyter editors. Upcoming events

MEET US AND CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL BOOTHS:

  • Deutscher Historikertag 2021 – October 5-10, 2021
  • Association for Jewish Studies Annual Conference 2021 (Booth #115) –  December 19-21, 2021
  • American Historical Association (AHA) 2022 (Booth #229) –  January 6-9, 2022

Past Events and Videos

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De Gruyter Book Archive

Discover the treasures of the De Gruyter Book Archive. De Gruyter digitized its entire backlist, going all the way back to 1749. The archive provides access to high-quality primary sources, making 270 years of publishing history digitally available for generations to come. 

Demonstrating partnership, openness, courage and competence in everything we do. More Information

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Contact

Martin Rethmeier
Editorial Director History

Phone: +49 (0)89 76902-440
Email: martin.rethmeier@degruyter.com
 

Rabea Rittgerodt
Acquisitions Editor Social/Cultural History (19th/20th Century)

Phone: +49 (0)30 26005-391
Email: rabea.rittgerodt@degruyter.com
 

Dr. Julia Brauch
Acquisitions Editor Contemporary History & Jewish Studies

Phone: +49 (0)89 76902-387
Email: julia.brauch@degruyter.com
 

Claudia Heyer
Acquisitions Editor Economic History and Early Modern

Phone: +49 (0)89 76902-386
Email: claudia.heyer@degruyter.com

Bettina Neuhoff
Content Editor History/Early Modern Studies

Phone: +49 (0)89 76902-326
Email: bettina.neuhoff@degruyter.com

Renowned Partners

  • Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH)
  • International Federation for Public History (IFPH)
  • Liberas (previously known as Liberas/Liberaal Archief)
  • Arolsen Archives – International Center on Nazi Persecutio
  • IGK Work and Human Life Cycle in Global History
  • re:work
  • Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
  • SFB 1199 - Processes of Spatialization under the Global Condition
  • Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism

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