The East German Leadership, 1946-73: Conflict and Crisis [Hardcover]

Peter Grieder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0719054982 | ISBN-13: 978-0719054983

Power in the German Democratic Republic was concentrated in the Politburo and the central committee of the Communist Party. Conflict was taboo and party discipline was a fundamental article of faith. This book penetrates the public image of a monolithic regime and explores opposition to the leadership at key turning points in the country’s history between 1946 and 1973. A study of hawks and doves, of reformers and hard-liners, it questions whether East Germany could have pursued a path different than the one it took.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This study is indispensable. Peter Grieder has produced a work with a wealth of information that will sustain exciting debate.” —Central European History

“Grieder uses SED records to provide a convincing and quite fascinating reconstruction of events.” —American Historical Review

About the Author

Peter Grieder is Lecturer in Modern European History at Magdalen College, Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Manchester University Press (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0719054982
• ISBN-13: 978-0719054983
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,402,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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