Creating German Communism, 1890-1990 (Desktop TOP)

During the Weimar Republic, communists were often pushed out of traditional workplaces and into the streets. This created a culture of "display and spectacle," defined by physical prowess, confrontational rallies against police and fascists, and a rejection of practical political mediation.

After WWII, the Socialist Unity Party (SED) was formed in East Germany. Weitz argues that the intransigent, militaristic, and gendered political culture forged in the Weimar streets directly influenced the rigid governance of the GDR. Core Themes in German Communism Creating German Communism, 1890-1990

The title refers to a landmark historical work by Eric D. Weitz, which provides a comprehensive social and political history of the movement from its roots in the late 19th century through the collapse of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1990. Overview of the Movement's Evolution During the Weimar Republic, communists were often pushed

The leadership of the GDR ultimately became tragically removed from the desires of its people, remaining "imprisoned" in the confrontational policies of their early history. Creating German Communism, 1890-1990 Overview of the Movement's Evolution The leadership of