‘Karl Cordell and Stefan Wolff present a much-needed addition to the literature on the motivations of German foreign policy makers...they seek to present an important piece of the‘German question’ puzzle, and the result is a must-read book for anyone exploring ethnic relations.’ - Journal of Contemporary European Studies'Cordell and Wolff have published a useful study, which contributes to understanding the special relationship between Germany and its Eastern neighbours.' - Political Studies Review

• Table of Contents: Acknowledgements, Chapter 1. The German Question and German Foreign Policy: A Conceptual Introduction, Chapter 2. A Usable Past? German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Before The Second World War Chapter 3. An Unsurmountable Legacy? Invasion, Occupation. Expulsion and the Cold War Chapter 4. German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Since The End of The Cold War: An Overview Chapter 5. Foreign Policy and Its Domestic Consumption: The German Political Parties and Ostpolitik. Chapter 6. Domestic Constituencies and Foreign Audiences: The Landsmannschaften and their Impact on German-Polish and German-Czech Relations Chapter 7 The Role of The Minority Populations Chapter 8. Ostpolitik: Continuity and Change Chapter 9. Toward a Common Future?, References, List of Interviews

‘Karl Cordell and Stefan Wolff present a much-needed addition to the literature on the motivations of German foreign policy makers...they seek to present an important piece of the‘German question’ puzzle, and the result is a must-read book for anyone exploring ethnic relations.’ - Journal of Contemporary European Studies'Cordell and Wolff have published a useful study, which contributes to understanding the special relationship between Germany and its Eastern neighbours.' - Political Studies Review

• Table of Contents: Acknowledgements, Chapter 1. The German Question and German Foreign Policy: A Conceptual Introduction, Chapter 2. A Usable Past? German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Before The Second World War Chapter 3. An Unsurmountable Legacy? Invasion, Occupation. Expulsion and the Cold War Chapter 4. German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Since The End of The Cold War: An Overview Chapter 5. Foreign Policy and Its Domestic Consumption: The German Political Parties and Ostpolitik. Chapter 6. Domestic Constituencies and Foreign Audiences: The Landsmannschaften and their Impact on German-Polish and German-Czech Relations Chapter 7 The Role of The Minority Populations Chapter 8. Ostpolitik: Continuity and Change Chapter 9. Toward a Common Future?, References, List of Interviews

‘Karl Cordell and Stefan Wolff present a much-needed addition to the literature on the motivations of German foreign policy makers...they seek to present an important piece of the‘German question’ puzzle, and the result is a must-read book for anyone exploring ethnic relations.’ - Journal of Contemporary European Studies'Cordell and Wolff have published a useful study, which contributes to understanding the special relationship between Germany and its Eastern neighbours.' - Political Studies Review

• Table of Contents: Acknowledgements, Chapter 1. The German Question and German Foreign Policy: A Conceptual Introduction, Chapter 2. A Usable Past? German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Before The Second World War Chapter 3. An Unsurmountable Legacy? Invasion, Occupation. Expulsion and the Cold War Chapter 4. German-Czech and German-Polish Relations Since The End of The Cold War: An Overview Chapter 5. Foreign Policy and Its Domestic Consumption: The German Political Parties and Ostpolitik. Chapter 6. Domestic Constituencies and Foreign Audiences: The Landsmannschaften and their Impact on German-Polish and German-Czech Relations Chapter 7 The Role of The Minority Populations Chapter 8. Ostpolitik: Continuity and Change Chapter 9. Toward a Common Future?, References, List of Interviews