"Junkerland in Bauernhand"?

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This collection offers unique insights into East German rural life, showcasing a comprehensive range of contributions. Arnd Bauerkämper has successfully compiled these works, which delve into various aspects of land reform in the Soviet Occupation Zone. Contributions include an analysis of the land reform from comparative and historical perspectives, discussions on the USSR's role in initiating the reform, and the conflicts between SPD and KPD regarding land reform in the summer and autumn of 1945. The impact of land reform on rural society in Mark Brandenburg from 1945 to 1949 is examined, along with the adoption of land reform regulations in Saxony. The agrarian structural changes in Saxony during 1945-46 and considerations of land reform history in Thuringia are also addressed. Additionally, the experiences of displaced persons in relation to land reform and the gender-specific effects on landowners, farmers, and laborers post-1945 are explored. The collection further compares the land reform in the western occupation zones from 1945 to 1949 and discusses rural society and agriculture in West Germany amid the ongoing land reform debate. The inclusion of a comprehensive index of persons and places enhances the scholarly value of this work.