Historical dictionary of contemporary Germany

"This Historical Dictionary of Contemporary Germany covers the major historical, cultural, and social developments of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), as well as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), from the Grand Coalition (1966-69) to the present day. This complete reference book details the many changes that have occurred in the country since the end of World War II and the collapse of the Nazi regime in 1945. It contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant people; places; events; institutions; organizations; and the political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets of Germany."--Jacket