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The Freest Country in the World

East Germany's Final Year in Culture and Memory

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  • 352 pages
  • 13 hours of reading

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Exploring a unique historical period, the book reveals that between late 1989 and autumn 1990, the GDR transformed into an unexpected haven of freedom, despite its oppressive reputation. During this time, the dictatorship had collapsed, yet the welfare system persisted, creating a paradoxical environment where citizens experienced unprecedented liberties. This examination challenges conventional narratives about the GDR, highlighting a brief moment of liberation amidst a backdrop of historical oppression.

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The Freest Country in the World, Stephen Brockmann

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2023
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