Interpretations of the Two Germanies, 1945-1990 av Mary Fulbrook

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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.<br>Previously published in 1992 as <em>The Two Germanies</em>, this book has been fully revised and updated to take account of all the latest developments in contemporary German history.