German Federalism: Past, Present and Future

by Maiken Umbach

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333968603
• ISBN13: 9780333968604
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.8"