German Unification - (Studies in European Culture and History) by P Caldwell & R Shandley (Hardcover)

About the Book

"It is easy in retrospect to ascribe inevitability to Germany's unification in 1990. But in fact, such events are the product of decisions made when the outcomes of a process are not yet clear. A dramatic opening in international relations, an ongoing upheaval in East German politics that put the old state's existence into question, and an economic collapse in East Germany forced policy-makers to seek not only a way out of the crisis but also new, stable structures at all levels. This volume examines these intertwining strands, taking into account both short-term interests and the long-term consequences"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This wide-ranging collection brings together contributions from historians, political scientists, policymakers, and others to provide much-needed perspective on the unification of Germany as it actually played out in real historical time.

About the Author

PETER C. CAMPBELL Professor of History at Rice University, USA.
ROBERT R. SHANDLEY Associate Professor of Film Studies and German at Texas A&M University, USA.