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German Federalism: Past, Present, Future

Book information

Year
2002
ISBN
0333968603, 9780333968604, 9780230505797
Open Library ID
OL17042782M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
601 kB (615686 bytes)
Pages
232\232
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book explores the German idea of federalism denoting 'diversity withinunity'. Historians, linguists and political scientists examine how federalism emerged in the Holy Roman Empire, was re-shaped by 19th Century cultural movements, and was adopted by the unified state in 1871 and again after 1945. The myth of federalism as a safeguard against totalitarianism is tested in regard to the Third Reich and the GDR. The book concludes with an outlook on German federalism's future in Europe.

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