This study book by Peter C. Caldwell and Karrin Hanshew offers a thorough analysis of the social, political, and cultural history of Germany since the Second World War. It covers both East and West Germany and highlights the unique position of the Berlin Republic as a historical period.
With an international context, the book guides students through the war, genocide, and the division of Germany to the challenges of unified Germany in the 21st century. It includes key texts, 50 images, 10 maps, diagrams, tables, and an extensive bibliography.
An important component is the online instructor’s guide, which provides practical support for teachers in using the book. The second edition has been expanded with recent German history, more focus on right-wing extremism and West German foreign policy, and additional visual materials.