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This is a powerful study of the growth of the right wing in a reunited Germany. Setting this in its historical context, and especially in the context of the end of the Cold War, the author examines the implosion of communism and of the growth of xenophobia and right-wing politics in modern and contemporary Europe. The backdrop of 20th century German history and of Germany’s position as the European regional super-power make this book an especially important and topical contribution.
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Freelance writer Brinks investigates the explosion of xenophobia and attacks on foreigners in Germany since the country's reunification and the end of the Cold War. Setting this phenomenon in context, he presents evidence suggesting an historical continuity of right-wing influence in German politics throughout the 20th century. A shorter version of this book was published in Dutch in 1994 (BOOM Publishers, Amsterdam); this translation is by Paul Vincent, and journalist David Binder provides a foreword. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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