The East German Revolution of 1989

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By Gareth Dale

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The East German Revolution of 1989 by Gareth Dale examines the astonishing series of events that led to the peaceful revolution in East Germany, ultimately resulting in the fall of the Berlin Wall. The book delves into the political, economic, and social factors that sparked widespread public dissent against the Socialist Unity Party's regime. It offers an in-depth analysis of the grassroots protests and the role of external influences that collectively catalysed this pivotal moment in European history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate dynamics of political upheavals and the societal forces that shape dramatic historical changes. It delves deeply into the events and factors that led to the fall of a regime, offering a compelling exploration of resistance, ideology, and transformation in East Germany.

This book offers a new account of the East German Revolution of 1989 and uncovers hitherto neglected events and phases of this tumultuous period. It draws upon published and unpublished primary sources, including twenty-five interviews with oppositionists, movement participants and state officials, as well as archive materials from the Stasi, polic

This book offers a new account of the East German Revolution of 1989 and uncovers hitherto neglected events and phases of this tumultuous period.

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This book offers a new account of the East German Revolution of 1989 and uncovers hitherto neglected events and phases of this tumultuous period. It draws upon published and unpublished primary sources, including twenty-five interviews with oppositionists, movement participants, and state officials, as well as archive materials from the Stasi, police, SED, and civic groups.

It brings to prominence previously unexplored events, including the 'battle of Dresden station,' the 'December uprising,' and the strike wave of January 1990. In addition, as a resident of East Germany in the late 1980s and an active participant in the civic groups and street protests of 1989, Gareth Dale succeeds in bringing an immediacy and vividness to the narrative.

This is the most comprehensive account in English of East Germany's 'peaceful' revolution. As a piece of sustained original research, this book will be an indispensable reference for historians of Germany and Eastern Europe. As an accessible narrative history, written in a fluent style and with an eye for the telling anecdote, it is keyed to the needs of students and lay readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780719074783

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: Tables, black & white|Maps

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 272

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European History Gareth Dale History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Gareth Dale is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Brunel University