The Weimar Years: Rise and Fall 1918-1933 by Frank McDonough Paperback Book

Description: The Weimar Years by Frank McDonough The prequel to Frank McDonoughs The Hitler Years, covering the period of German history 1918-1945. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The prequel to Frank McDonoughs bestselling Hitler Years series, covering the dramatic period of German history that led to the rise of Hitler in 1933.Established in the wake of Germanys catastrophic defeat in the First World War, the Weimar Republic ushered in widespread social reform, vibrant culture and the most democratic conditions the German people had ever lived under. At its beginning in 1919, it was a regime that held hope for democracy, stability and prosperity in Germany. But it was also beset by economic upheaval and political violence on the left and the right. Ultimately, it led to the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor, who created a one-party dictatorship that abandoned the rule of law, democracy and civil rights. In Gustav Stresemanns words, Weimar democracy was dancing on a volcano.The Weimar Years is a vivid and compelling history of the period 1918–1933. Year by year, Professor Frank McDonough covers the major personalities, events in foreign policy and the music, art, theatre and literature that flourished during this era. McDonough also places particular focus on the unknown parliamentary history of Weimar, arguing that it was the failure of parliamentary democracy to bring stability that eroded public confidence and allowed the power of the elected Reichstag to gradually diminish, resulting in Hitlers appointment in January 1933.The Weimar Years is a story of rise and fall, as well as a warning sign of how, under poor leadership, economic pressure and unrelenting political instability, a democracy can drift towards a form of authoritarian rule that eventually destroys it. Author Biography Professor Frank McDonough is an internationally renowned expert on the Third Reich. He studied history at Balliol College, Oxford and gained a PhD from Lancaster University. Now based in Liverpool, McDonough has written many critically acclaimed books, including The Gestapo, Sophie Scholl and most recently The Hitler Years, a two-volume history charting the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Review PRAISE FOR FRANK McDONOUGH:A masterclass in the history of Nazi Germany, with an internationally renowned expert as the teacher Get History.What makes this volume really stand out is its stylish design and more than 80 coloured photographs, punctuating the account of Hitlers slow but inevitable march to war Military History.An impressive tome, beautifully presented with a body of illustrations... It is as readable as it is authoritative. Rarely has the odious story of the Third Reich been so elegantly presented History Today.I have read many books on the period and Frank McDonoughs ranks above them all. Bravo Danny Baker.McDonough writes clearly and readably with just enough detail on the huge canvas that he covers * Spectator * Promotional The prequel to Frank McDonoughs The Hitler Years, covering the period of German history 1918–1945. Details ISBN180328479X Author Frank McDonough Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781803284798 Format Paperback Publication Date 2025-02-04 Imprint Apollo Subtitle Rise and Fall 1918–1933 Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 943.085 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-10-10 ISBN-10 180328479X AU Release Date 2025-02-04 Pages 576 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161601033;

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