One of the perks of being in London is that you get to be at the centre of it all. Whether that be in relation to music, the arts, business or simply running into celebrities when you least expect it. (Tottenham Court Road seems to…
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After the excitement and euphoria of Fresher’s week, reality soon catches up with you. You have what I call that “Wizard of Oz” moment. This is that moment where you realize that you are most definitely not in college any more and neither are you…
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Question: I’m really excited to start my undergraduate degree in September in London. when you were in the process of applying and what not did you go to any applicant days? I’m going for an applicant day soon for a few of my university choices, but I’m not sure…
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“The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know.” -Lao Tsu One quick lesson you learn as a law student is that you think you know and understand but chances are… the first time around, you actually don’t. I might just be…
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The first thing that springs to mind would be one of two things for many. Imagine a dark, dusty, antique office: littered with academic papers and never-ending mountains of books, blocking the meagre sunlight coming in from a tiny window. Don’t forget the endless hours…
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GDR Economy Policies shaped by communist ideology Modern,classless and industrial state Pushed policies regardless of opinion Central direction class system rid of to make way for marxist-leninist state Aim: build a new worker’s paradise to bring about radical transformation of post war EG GDR had…
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SED Rule Ministry of state security set up in 1949= able to hunt down rivals October 1949 govenrment only a temporary coaltion pending elections Elections delayed by soviets in order to give SED time to get stronger Heavy handed terror tactics- forme SPD members targeted…
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1. Less than 10 years to become major player best way for WG was to win support of West and reconcile with France re-integration seen as good by US= against communist expansion Petersberg Agreements Nov 1949– FRG joined council of Europe as associate member right…
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The war legacyGermany was left in a state of paralysisPhysical destruction- infrastrucure was ruine. “The greatest heap of rubble the world has ever seen.”Human cost over 6 million casuatiesWomen- raped, war babies, dangerous abortionsPoor housing, lack of food, black market and health issues- water supplies,…
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