Risen from Ruins: Germany's Political Revival, 1945-2020

by Peter Conradi

Seventy-five years ago, the idea of Germany leading Europe was unthinkable.

Morally and economically bankrupt, the country lay in ruins. But even as it was divided into the communist East and capitalist West, Germany rebuilt its industry and an economic miracle occurred. When the wall between them fell, the country became a unique social democracy and an economic powerhouse.

Today, Germany may be the acknowledged leader of Europe,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178607933X
• ISBN13: 9781786079336
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Length: 352 Pages