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The largest enterprise in the capitalist world between 1920 and 1932, the Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railway) was at the center of events in a period of great turmoil in Germany. In the first detailed history of this important organization, Alfred Mierzejewski presents a sophisticated analysis of the Reichsbahn's operations, finances, and political and social roles. In addition, he uses the story of the Reichsbahn to gain new perspectives on modern German economic and political history. Mierzejewski describes and analyzes the beginnings of the national railway in Germany and the problems that it faced. He examines the Reichsbahn's noncapitalistic, """"commonweal"""" approach to economic management and shows how the railway was used to hold Germany together, especially in the face of Bavarian particularism. Mierzejewski's account also provides unparalleled insight into Germany's reparations policies, demonstrating that Germany was fully capable of paying the Dawes annuities and that the government's claims that reparations paid by the Reichsbahn hurt both the railway and Germany were groundless. A second volume will cover the period from 1933 to 1945. |The first of two volumes, the book details the history of the German National Railway from 1920-1932, analyzing its operations, finances, and political and social roles.

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This Ýis an indispensable contribution to a number of discussions on interwar economy and business history. Business History Review

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This Yis an indispensable contribution to a number of discussions on interwar economy and business history. Business History Review Mierzejewski has carved a niche for himself in this field. His reputation will be further enhanced by this publication. International History Review Mierzejewski's two volumes on the Reichsbahn will serve as solid references and points of departure for future research. Technology and Culture This [is] an indispensable contribution to a number of discussions on interwar economy and business history. Business History Review This impressive study combines market-oriented economic concepts with the historiographical recognition. German Studies Review For the public the hope for a carefully edited German edition is as important as it is urgent. Historische Zeitschrift

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Alfred C. Mierzejewski teaches modern German history at the University of North Texas. His previous publications include The Most Valuable Asset of the Reich: A History of the German National Railway (Volumes 1 and 2) and The Collapse of the German War Economy, 1944-1945: Allied Air Power and the German National Railway.

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