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Interpretations of the Two Germanies, 1945-1990

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Mary Fulbrook
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  • Fully updated edition of a wellreceived book
    Completely revised to take account of key historical debates since German reunification
    Provides a clear analysis of conflicting interpretations of politics, society and culture in East and West Germany since the defeat of Hitler

Part of the book series: Studies in European History (SEURH)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-v
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  2. Introduction

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 1-10

  3. Historical Development

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 11-28

  4. Politics

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 29-46

  5. Economy and Society

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 47-64

  6. Patterns of Culture

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 65-76

  7. The End of the Two Germanies

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 77-88

  8. Conclusions

    • Mary Fulbrook
    Pages 89-96

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 97-114
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About this book

The two Germanies, arising from the unpromising ashes of defeated Nazi Germany, came to represent opposing models of state and society. The Federal Republic established itself as a remarkably stable democracy and successful social market economy: the German Democratic Republic developed an apparently exemplary form of 'actually existing socialism' and became a pillar of the Soviet bloc. Then in 1989, the 'gentle revolution' in East Germany added a new twist with the collapse of Communist rule. With rapid reunification, the united Germany of 1990 faced new challenges as the unprecedented transformation created a multitude of economic problems and social tensions.
Previously published in 1992 as The Two Germanies, this book has been fully revised and updated to take account of all the latest developments in contemporary German history.

About the author

MARY FULBROOK is Professor of German History at University College London.

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