German Politics 1945-1995

By Peter Pulzer

Book Overview

With the opening of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the unification of 1990 a new German state emerged--the fifth constitutional upheaval and the fourth change of frontiers in this century. This book aims to introduce the reader to the legacy that present-day Germany has inherited from both East and West and from the period before 1945. It looks at the way political life has evolved since the Second World War, tracing the way the political parties, the institutions of government, and social forces have shaped the Germany that we know--and frequently misunderstand--today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198781113
• ISBN13: 9780198781110
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Great historical reference

I read this book as part of a course about German Society post-WWII. At times it was laborious with details but the information was succint and easy to follow. I was also pleased that Pulzer referred to German history prior to WWII to clarify events that occurred during and after the war. The chronology in the beginning of the book was also helpful and his unbiased depiction of the various leaders is commendable as well. If you are interested in learning about the roots of Deutschland as we know it, this book would be a great buy for you!