Reinventing Germany
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Reinventing Germany: German Political Development since 1945

Reinventing Germany: German Political Development since 1945


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In this stimulating book, a leading expert on German affairs provides an overview of German political development since 1945. The key to the well-being and prosperity of Europe after 1945 was the creation of a stable and democratic West Germany. Unification in 1990 not only transformed Germany's role in Europe and the world but brought new political, social and economic problems caused by the vast expense of unity and high labour costs. The author argues that these great changes provide a new and daunting challenge to the Bonn system by calling into question the Berlin Republic's ability to meet the needs of the German nation. The difficulties resulting from Germany's commitment to European integration are also addressed. Within Europe, German insistence on deeper integration is often seen as evidence of a German wish to dominate Europe, even though the stated aim of Kohl's government is to prevent this from happening. The author believes that Germany's new power is clearly visible, and must be carefully managed if future conflict is to be avoided.

Table of Contents:
Re-inventing Germany; the Nazi legacy - Hitler and German political culture after 1945; occupation policy, 1945-1949; the re-emergence of German political life; Adenauer's high policy - 1949-55; Adenauer's model Germany - 1953-63; the Grand Coalition and the Brandt Chancellorship; Ostpolitik; the two Helmuts - Schmidt and Kohl, 1974-1989; Kohl and unification in 1990 - German resurgent; Germany after unity - German dominance and German domination.

About the Author :
Anthony Glees Director of European Studies,Brunel University and Reader in the Department of Government, Brunel University

Review :
An important book on post-war German history which stresses, from a British perspective, the obligation towards Europe that a reunified Germany expresses. Glees' new study validates the description of the Federal Republic as a "chancellor democracy". With thought and clarity, Glees describes how the nation's chancellors have shaped Germany's political course. From Adenauer's reinvention of postwar Germany, to Brandt's Ostpolitik, to Kohl's orchestration of German union, this study tracks the major political developments of the Federal Republic. For both students and instructors, this book provides a valuable introduction to the Federal Republic's history, and a provocative assessment of the political challenges now facing the nation.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781859731857
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: German Political Development since 1945
  • ISBN-10: 1859731856
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 1996
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 306
  • Spine Width: 16 mm
  • Width: 138 mm


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