East german literature is the literature produced in east germany from the time of the soviet. Here are five utterly captivating books that will open your eyes to life behind the berlin wall. Some users may encounter difficulties opening these files from the server. Our blog features commentary about german and austrian history and. What book is considered the definitive history of the ddr. Th e banalities of east german historiography andrew i. As the 20th anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall approaches, here are 10 books that best illustrate the damage it caused. Penetration of the area was begun in 1884 by german commercial agents, and german claims were recognized by the other. The editors present a collection of 23 historical papers exploring relationships between the germans necessarily adopting different senses of the term for different periods or different topics and their immediate neighbors to the east. The history and legacy of the soviet satellite state established after world war ii.
So here i present to you the top three german history books in the german language being ordered at amazons german store. Funder delivers a powerful account about the secrets of the stasi, the east german ministry for state security, and how it affected the citizens of east germany. List of books and articles about east germany online research. Leos paternal grandfather, by contrast, was an east german everyman, one of the untold number who, bruised and battered.
Inside its a treasure trove of both informative text and copious illustrations, which really do show items that were a part of the minutiae of daily life for the masses of the gdr. List of books and articles about german culture online. East germany east germany, 41,610 sq mi 107,771 sq km, consisted of the area included in the present states of mecklenburgwest pomerania, saxonyanhalt, thuringia, saxony, and brandenburg. Approximately half the size of west germany, east germany consisted of the german states of mecklenburg, brandenburg, lusatia, saxony, and.
New listing ww2 german kareliafinlands stronghold against the east 1942. List of books and articles about east germany online. German history blog discusses topics concerning both german history and austrian history. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Examples of specific topics addressed include the teutonic order in the development. This new book investigates communist rule in east germany from its establishment as a. The best books on modern german history recommended by hester vaizey. The east german handbook the east german handbook image 1 the east german handbook image 2. February 2020 velvet retro postsocialist nostalgia and the politics of heroism in czech popular culture pehe, v. Ddr german shepherds, also known as east german shepherds, has always been a valuable dog since the world wars. German east africa former german dependency, africa.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Germany is also known for its sausage making with the country being renowned for its 1,500 different types of sausage. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. Originally divided into five states, east germany was reorganized into 15 districts bezirke in 1952. The original 1949 version of the east german constitution did not provide for censorship of the press, but did guarantee in article 9, section 2 that censorship of the media is not to occur. Military masculinities in east german culture smith, t. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What are some accurate, uptodate, works that can give me a good idea about the history of the germans people. The former east germany, gdr, ddr 170 books goodreads.
The chapters on photography and east german underground. The east german mark had been almost worthless outside east germany for some time before the events of 198990, and the collapse of the east german economy further magnified the problem. The best history books five books expert recommendations. Discussions immediately began on an emergency merger of the german economies. The book captures the reality of life behind the wall, as people work to. Andreas dorpalens german history in marxist perspective. Nevertheless, as early as 1956 east germany s prussian heritage asserted itself in the nva. Stories from behind the berlin wall by anna funder, the spy who came in from the. List of books and articles about german history online. With the anniversary of the fall of the berlin wall just around the corner, theres no better time to do a bit of reflecting about what this divisive structure meant for the city and the people who lived there. Im currently studying the language while trying to immerse myself in german culture. Because you have a choice of material, which is either from fanatical communists who loved the ddr, or from ddrhating westerners who only state the bad things and make us out to be bad people. Ddr german shepherds are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, making them the favorite of the police force ddr dogs were one of the most carefully bred dogs in the line of german shepherds.
East german society from hitler to honecker by mary fulbrook, from history in focus, the guide to. Get the best deals on original ww ii german books when you shop the largest online selection at. A chronology of key events in the history of germany, from 800 to the present. East germany from the questia online library, including fulltext online books. Details daily life in the ddr and shows many products made there, full of propoganda.
Its as mundane and kitsch a view of history as you could imagine, yet captures the daily reality of life behind the iron curtain in. Top 10 books about the berlin wall books the guardian. The relationship of germans to the nazi past was more complex in west germany. A travel guide to someplace that you can no longer visit, except by reading through the pages of this massive volume. February 2020 colonial seeds in african soil a critical history of forest conservation in sierra leone munro, p.
The most popular german meat is pork and is traditionally served cooked in a pot. The long road west by heinrich august winkler two volumes. The german film industry can be traced back to the year after the cinema was invented. East germany german democratic republic history, german. Of course, the amazon ranking will likely have changed by the time you read this, so ill be specific and say that these are the top three as of 23.
From human smuggling to forced labor, from skateboarding to the peaceful revolution, dw takes a closer look at the history and legacy of the former german democratic republic gdr, known as east. It offers an important historical account, from the perspective of a native german. German history blog german history and austrian history. Any student of history and especially germany should read this book, very well written in english and german with many photos. The east german handbook is fascinating and in my opinion worth every penny. To learn more about germany past and present, check out some of these books and films. Can anyone recommend good books fiction or nonfiction that take place in east germany before the fall of the berlin wall. The history of the american expedition fighting the bolsheviki campaigning in north russia 19181919. The history and legacy of the soviet satellite state established. Books listed below have been placed in rather broad categories depending on their subject matter, and a book may appear in more than one category. As a result of the ninth party congress in may 1976, east germany after 197677 considered its own history as the essence of german history, in which west germany was only an episode. It covers mainly the history from the french revolution until the last decade of the 20th century, but it has an introductory chapter on the centuries before. Red love, a memoir of east germany the new york times. The east german approach is the most comprehensive study of historical scholarship in the former german democratic republic to have appeared in any language.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. The untold story of the east german secret police new ed by koehler. The revolt against rome came from the north and east. What are some good books that take place in east germany. Th e banalities of east german historiography berghahn books. Describing how a totalitarian, atheist, and communist system was married with a. Psychoanalysis, history, and the literature of east germany. I have many books on the gdr, but justinian jampol has produced one of the. From stories of political oppression to tales of romance and adventure, here are ten of the most captivating novels and books set in berlin. The eras discussed range from the middle ages to european integration. His purpose is to analyze the way in which gdr historians, guided by the theoretical presuppositions of marxistleninist ideology, have interpreted the german national past. February 2020 a uturn to the future sustainable urban mobility. Funders history captures a rare moment in time during which one could experience.
The rise and fall of the german democratic republic 19451990. Here is the complete information about german history starting from the early times to medieval history, the thirty years war, the age of enlightened absolutism, german confederation, bismarcks unification of germany, and the events of the 20th century. All for nothing by walter kempowski translated by anthea bell 343 pp. Documenting an incredible unification in the history of europe, this account examines the merging of east and west germany following the destruction of the berlin wall in 1990. Listed are some of the most important history books ever written, as recommended by some of the most eminent historians working today.
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