A collection of 23 articles by Eckhard Jess testifying to decades of thought and work by the author on the historical manifestations of forms of dictatorship and anti-democratic threats in Germany. In the first part of this publication, the most important theoretical totalitarian concepts are presented. A further point of the analysis offers large-scale interpretations of comparative aspects with a view to the National Socialist rule. The third part of the volume deals with the GDR and the question of whether it was a totalitarian dictatorship. Furthermore, the internal and external political significance of the building of the wall and the fall is discussed. Please note that this book id in German.Condition: Very Good (see pictures). Book shows little sign of wear overall. Price inscription on first page.