germany (east)

Discusses political and cultural divisions of East Germany and West Germany leading up to the Iron Curtain.

Presents an narrative account of the historical events leading up to the tearing down of the Berlin Wall in November of 1989.

Text and illustrations introduce the geography, history, people, and culture of Germany.

Discusses the psychological issues at work in the lives of East Germans as a result of living under Communist rule which are making it difficult for the people to adjust to democracy, and expresses concern that the two Germanies, in their rush to reunification, have failed to deal with their Nazi past.

Wolfgang Samuel chronicles his childhood experiences living in Nazi Germany during World War II.

Examines the historical and political situation which led to the dividing of Germany, the problems caused by this change, recent events such as the lowering of the Berlin Wall, and possible future developments.

Examines the history of the Berlin Wall and how it reflected the realities of life in a politically divided city.

Presents a comprehensive account of the Berlin Wall and the divided city from its construction in 1961 to its demise in 1989; and examines the post-war political tensions that created it.