The Rush to German Unity

An historical event of the first magnitude, German unification has transformed the face of Europe. In one stunning year, two separate states with clashing ideologies, hostile armies, competing economies and incompatible social systems merged into one. The Rush to German Unity is the first attempt at an historical reconstruction of the momentous events. Ideal as a resource for the students of modern Germany, and for the lay reader wanting an informed analysis of the events, Jarausch's thoughtful reconstruction of the unification process is an invaluable guide to the new Germany.