This book focuses upon the work of the United States, in both its official and unofficial capacities, in shaping the political culture and foundations of the Federal Republic during the crucial period of 1945 to 1955. It draws together the work of well-known scholars, both German and American, along with the reflective accounts of actual participants and witnesses of this period. ... a valuable read for advanced graduate students and professors interested in the history of this critical period. HistoryMichael Ermath Professor of History,Dartmouth College