German History - 1945 - 1990, German History - Political Aspects, Political Protest & Dissent, General & Miscellaneous Political Theory, German History - 1990 - present, East Germany (German Democratic Republic) - History, Germany - Politics & Government
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"Focusing on the momentous events of 1989-90, this review of the collapse of the GDR uses first-hand interview material with a number of the leading figures to provide a detailed account and analysis of the collapse of East Germany. For anyone interested in resergent Germany and its role in Europe, the breadth of this work will attract wide interest. It will establish itself as the standard account of events for the foreseeable future."--BOOK JACKET.Editorials
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Childs (emeritus, German politics, University of Nottingham) recounts the events leading up to the 1989 re-opening of the Berlin Wall and the re-unification of Germany in 1990. Drawing from interviews with Communist officials, their successors, Stasi officers, and dissidents, as well as Childs' own first-hand experiences during the lat days of the GDR, the book examines and evaluates the Communist regime, outlining its strengths and weaknesses and dispelling the myths surrounding its rule. It also considers the international significance of the GDR, its relationship to the Soviet Union, and the response abroad to its sudden demise. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 19, 2001
Publisher
Harlow, England ; Longman 2001.
Pages
216
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780582315693