Germany (from unification to division and back to unification)

Author: Wu Youfa, Xing Laisun
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Learn from history to explore the development patterns of strong nations; seize opportunities to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This series of books is based on the lecture titled "A Study of the Development of Major Countries in the World Since the 15th Century" by Professor Qi Shiren and Professor Qian Chengdan during the 9th collective learning session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The book reveals the secrets of the rise of Japan, a major strong nation in modern times. By tracing its development journey and exploring the laws of its rise and fall, it provides historical lessons for the Chinese people.
Germany is a highly influential world power today and one of the core countries of Europe. Historically, Germany has not only dominated Europe several times and competed for world supremacy, causing significant disasters for Europe and the world, but has also produced numerous world-renowned philosophical giants, literary masters, artistic geniuses, and scientific titans, making great contributions to humanity. Its history of rise and fall is therefore particularly fascinating and worth learning from.
The development of German history can be described as a path of repeated rise and fall. It has gone through a development road marked by division, unification, adventurous rise, failure, redivision, reunification, and renewed rise. It has experienced the prosperity of the Middle Ages, the pride of modern times, and the renewed rise and glory of today, as well as the weakness of division and the suffering of being bullied after defeats. Learning from history can reveal the laws of rise and fall. Through the study of German history, we may gain some valuable insights.