The regions of Germany : a reference guide to history and culture / Dieter K. Buse.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-270) and index.

Baden-Württemberg -- Bavaria -- Berlin -- Brandenburg -- Bremen -- Hamburg -- Hesse -- Lower Saxony -- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania -- North Rhine Westphalia -- Rhineland Palatinate -- Saarland -- Saxony -- Saxony-Anhalt -- Schleswig-Holstein -- Thuringia.

"This is a timely and unique overview of the 16 diverse federal states that make up the reunified Germany. The essential data for each state are provided in this easy-to-use reference. The demographics, geography, history, recent politics, economy, architecture and noteworthy sites, people and culture, memorial sites, and traditional cuisine are surveyed in turn. This will prove to be an invaluable resource for students studying German and Germany, travelers, and teachers.".

"A clear introduction explains the new Germany in historical and regional context. It has been claimed that Germany is a post-national society, but regions are still a primary basis of identity for many Germans and one of the main reference points in daily life and politics. Part of Germany's reconstruction came through re-creation and identification with historically remolded regions. This work offers a needed summary of the results thus far. Enhancing the text are recipes, a glossary, a chronology, maps, and photos."--BOOK JACKET.