Germany from Defeat to Partition, 1945-1963 (Seminar Studies in History Series)

This book covers the years, 1945-63 which witnessed th total defeat of the Third Reich, the occupation a nd evolution of the German Federal Republic and German Democratic Republic. The impact of the occupation is analysed, as are the events leading to the division of Germany. Politics, economic history and social and cultural change in both Germanys are fully explored. Thus in the FRG the nature of Adenauer's success in creating a parliamentary democracy is analysed, as is the West German 'economic miracle'.There is also a chapter specifically on social and cultural developments i nthe FRG. The GDR is treated equally comprehensively with particular attention being paid to the Socialist Unity Party and how it was able to dominate the GDR and survive the riots of 17-18 June 1953. The events leading up to the construction of the Berlin Wall are also carefully covered. In the Conclusion a comparative summary of the two German states is made in the light of key themes. This Book Covers The Years 1945-63 Which Witnessed The Total Defeat Of The Third Reich, The Occupation And Evolution Of The German Federal Republic And German Democratic Republic. Books In This Seminar Studies In History Series Bridge The Gap Between Textbook And Specialist Survey And Consists Of A Brief Introduction And/or Background To The Subject, Valuable In Bringing The Reader Up-to-speed On The Area Being Examined, Followed By A Substantial And Authoritative Section Of Analysis Focusing On The Main Themes And Issues. There Is A Succinct Assessment Of The Subject, A Generous Selection Of Documents And A Detailed Bibliography. How Did Germany Survive World War Two? The Impact Of The Occupation Is Analyzed, As Are The Events Leading To The Division Of Germany. In The Federal German Republic (frg), The Nature Of Adenauer's Success In Creating A Democracy Is Analyzed, As Is The West German 'economic Miracle'. There Is Also A Chapter Specifically On Social And Cultural Developments In The Frg. The German Democratic Republic (gdr) Is Treated Equally Comprehensively With Particular Attention Being Paid To The Socialist Unity Party And How It Was Able To Survive The Riots Of 17-18 June 1953 And Came Dominate The Gdr. The Events Leading Up To The Construction Of The Berlin Wall Are Also Carefully Covered. In The Conclusion A Comparative Summary Of The Two German States Is Made In The Light Of Key Themes. For Readers Interested In Post-war Germany Or European History. "In the second half of the twentieth century one country, Germany, came to exemplify the ideological and physical divisions between communism and capitalism." "The years 1945-63 witnessed the total defeat of the Third Reich, followed by occupation and the evolution of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. This book deals with the dramatic events leading to the division of Germany and the impact of the Allied occupation on the country. It traces the domestic history of the two Germanies and their position in the rival Cold War blocs, the construction of the Berlin Wall and the Federal Republic's integration into western Europe and NATO."--Jacket How did Germany survive World War Two? Focusing on the dramatic events leading to the division of Germany and the impact of the Allied occupation on the country, D.G. Williamson traces the domestic history of the two Germanies and their position in the rival Cold War blocs.