L'Allemagne contemporaine, 1er cycle universitaire is a French-language academic textbook authored by Jacques Loisy, designed for first-year university students studying contemporary Germany. Published by Bréal in 2002, this 239-page paperback provides an overview of modern German society, politics, and culture. The book serves as an introductory resource for French-speaking students seeking to understand the complexities of post-reunification Germany, covering topics such as the country's political institutions, economic structure, social dynamics, and cultural landscape. As part of Bréal's educational catalog, this volume combines scholarly rigor with accessibility, making it suitable for undergraduate coursework and general readers interested in European studies.