The Weimar Years
Rise and Fall 1918–1933
(Author) Frank McDonoughEstablished in the wake of German defeat in the First World War, the Weimar Republic held out the hope that democracy, stability and prosperity would take root in Germany. From the start, however, it was beset by political and economic upheaval and spasms of violence between left and right. Year by year, from 1918 to 1933, Frank McDonough describes the major events in both domestic and foreign policy and the personalities who shaped them, together with developments in Weimar's flourishing cultural sphere.
Frank McDonough
Frank McDonough is a renowned British historian and author known for his expertise on the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. His most notable works include "The Gestapo: The Myth and Reality of Hitler's Secret Police" and "The Origins of the Second World War: An International Perspective." McDonough's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and a clear, engaging narrative that brings historical events to life for readers. He has made significant contributions to the field of history and his works have had a lasting impact on our understanding of the events that shaped the 20th century. One of his most famous works, "The Gestapo," challenges the popular myths surrounding Hitler's feared secret police force and sheds light on the reality of their operations during the Third Reich.
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