A Short History Of The Weimar Republic

Author : Colin Storer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350172388

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A Short History of the Weimar Republic by Colin Storer Pdf

It is impossible to understand the history of modern Europe without some knowledge of the Weimar Republic. The brief fourteen-year period of democracy between the Treaty of Versailles and the advent of the Third Reich was marked by unstable government, economic crisis and hyperinflation and the rise of extremist political movements. At the same time, however, a vibrant cultural scene flourished, which continues to influence the international art world through the aesthetics of Expressionism and the Bauhaus movement. In the fields of art, literature, theatre, cinema, music and architecture – not to mention science – Germany became a world leader during the 1920s, while her perilous political and economic position ensured that no US or European statesman could afford to ignore her. Incorporating original research and a synthesis of the existing historiography, this revised edition will provide students and a general readership with a clear and concise introduction to the history of the first German Republic.

Author : Anthony McElligott
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849664417

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Rethinking the Weimar Republic by Anthony McElligott Pdf

“McElligott's impressive mastery of an enormous body of research guides him on a distinctive path through the dense thickets of Weimar historiography to a provocative new interpretation of the nature of authority in Germany's first democracy.” Sir Ian Kershaw, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of Sheffield, UK This study challenges conventional approaches to the history of the Weimar Republic by stretching its chronological-political parameters from 1916 to 1936, arguing that neither 1918 nor 1933 constituted distinctive breaks in early 20th-century German history. This book: - Covers all of the key debates such as inheritance of the past, the nature of authority and culture - Rethinks topics of traditional concern such as the economy, Article 48, the Nazi vote and political violence - Discusses hitherto neglected areas, such as provincial life and politics, the role of law and Republican cultural politics

Author : Erich Eyck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Germany
ISBN : OCLC:462774301

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The History of the Weimar Republic by Erich Eyck Pdf

Author : Donald S. Detwiler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036505126

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Germany by Donald S. Detwiler Pdf

A brilliant survey--from Roman Germaniato Bonn's recent reconciliation with Moscow--this up-to-date and authoritative new work provides a much-needed guide to modern German history. The German quest for national unity and power, which led to the establishment of the Hohenzollern Empire under Bis­marck in the nineteenth century and the catastrophe of the Third Reich under Hitler in the twentieth, is placed in the context of German history since antiq­uity in this concise interpretive survey. Addressed to the general reader inter­ested in European history and interna­tional relations, it will also be useful to students, journalists, librarians, and anyone needing a lucid introduction to the background of postwar Germany and its role in the contemporary world. This concise account of the impact of complex factors in the Middle Ages and early modern period on the course of more recent German history is comple­mented with a dozen original maps, a brief chronology, and a selected bibliog­raphy.

Author : Paul Bookbinder
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0719042879

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Weimar Germany by Paul Bookbinder Pdf

The Weimar period in German history, which extended from 1919 to 1933 was a time of political violence, economic crisis, generational and gender tension, and cultural experiment and change. Despite these major issues the Republic is often treated only as a preface to the study of the rise of Fascism in Germany and this book seeks to correct the balance, exploring Weimar for what it was as well as where is led.

Author : Colin Storer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350172364

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A Short History of the Weimar Republic by Colin Storer Pdf

"It is impossible to understand the history of modern Europe without some knowledge of the Weimar Republic. The brief fourteen-year period of democracy between the Treaty of Versailles and the advent of the Third Reich was marked by unstable government, economic crisis and hyperinflation and the rise of extremist political movements. At the same time, however, a vibrant cultural scene flourished. Incorporating original research and a synthesis of the existing historiography, this revised edition will provide students and a general readership with a clear and concise introduction to the history of the first German Republic"--

Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983712221

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The Weimar Republic by Charles River Charles River Editors Pdf

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading The Weimar Republic has become a byword for a failed, tragic, political experiment. The official period of its existence, 1919-1933, marked the inter-war years in Germany and their related uncertainty, chaos and the state's ultimate collapse. Historians have found the roots of Nazism embedded in the Weimar years and that in the final analysis, Weimar politicians voluntarily handed over power to the man who wrought destruction on an epic scale, Adolf Hitler. Yet the Weimar era encapsulated a number of trends and fissures within German society, as well as the international community. The Weimar Republic was a prisoner of events and in the long run had little power to shape them. Historians are fond of interpreting the past as a tension between human agency, that is to say decision-making, and structural developments that evade individual choices. Both these interpretations are crucial when examining the tumultuous years of Germany's Weimar Republic. The early 1930s were a tumultuous period for German politics, even in comparison to the ongoing transition to the modern era that caused various forms of chaos throughout the rest of the world. In the United States, reliance on the outdated gold standard and an absurdly parsimonious monetary policy helped bring about the Great Depression. Meanwhile, the Empire of Japan began its ultimately fatal adventurism with the invasion of Manchuria, alienating the rest of the world with the atrocities it committed. Around the same time, Gandhi began his drive for the peaceful independence of India through nonviolent protests against the British. It was in Germany, however, that the strongest seeds of future tragedy were sown. The struggling Weimar Republic had become a breeding ground for extremist politics, including two opposed and powerful authoritarian entities: the right-wing National Socialists and the left-wing KPD Communist Party. As the 1930s dawned, these two totalitarian groups held one another in a temporary stalemate, enabling the fragile ghost of democracy to continue a largely illusory survival for a few more years. That stalemate was broken in dramatic fashion on a bitterly cold night in late February 1933, and it was the Nazis who emerged decisively as the victors. A single act of arson against the famous Reichstag building proved to be the catalyst that propelled Adolf Hitler to victory in the elections of March 1933, which set the German nation irrevocably on the path towards World War II. That war would plunge much of the planet into an existential battle that ultimately cost an estimated 60 million lives. The Weimar Republic: The History of Germany After World War I Before the Rise of the Nazi Party chronicles the pivotal events in the years between World War I and Hitler's ascension to power. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Weimar Republic like never before.

Author : Ruth Henig
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134786831

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The Weimar Republic 1919-1933 by Ruth Henig Pdf

This book represents a much-needed reappraisal of Germany between the wars, examining the political, social and economic aims of the new republic, their failure and how they led to Nazism and eventually the Second World War. The author includes: * an examination of the legacy of the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles * discussion of the early years of crisis culminating in the Ruhr Invasion and the Dawes Settlement * assessment of the leadership of Stresemann and Bruning * exploration of the circumstances leading to the rise of Hitler * an outline of the historiography of the Weimar Republic.

Author : Eric D. Weitz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691184357

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Weimar Germany by Eric D. Weitz Pdf

The definitive history of Weimar politics, culture, and society A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice A Financial Times Best Book of the Year Thoroughly up-to-date, skillfully written, and strikingly illustrated, Weimar Germany brings to life an era of unmatched creativity in the twentieth century—one whose influence and inspiration still resonate today. Eric Weitz has written the authoritative history that this fascinating and complex period deserves, and he illuminates the uniquely progressive achievements and even greater promise of the Weimar Republic. Weitz reveals how Germans rose from the turbulence and defeat of World War I and revolution to forge democratic institutions and make Berlin a world capital of avant-garde art. He explores the period’s groundbreaking cultural creativity, from architecture and theater, to the new field of "sexology"—and presents richly detailed portraits of some of the Weimar’s greatest figures. Weimar Germany also shows that beneath this glossy veneer lay political turmoil that ultimately led to the demise of the republic and the rise of the radical Right. Yet for decades after, the Weimar period continued to powerfully influence contemporary art, urban design, and intellectual life—from Tokyo to Ankara, and Brasilia to New York. Featuring a new preface, this comprehensive and compelling book demonstrates why Weimar is an example of all that is liberating and all that can go wrong in a democracy.

Author : Hauke Friederichs,Rüdiger Barth
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782834595

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The Gravediggers by Hauke Friederichs,Rüdiger Barth Pdf

November 1932. With the German economy in ruins and street battles raging between political factions, the Weimar Republic is in its death throes. Its elderly president Paul von Hindenburg floats above the fray, inscrutably haunting the halls of the Reichstag. In the shadows, would-be saviours of the nation vie for control. The great rivals are the chancellors Franz von Papen and Kurt von Schleicher. Both are tarnished by the republic's all-too-evident failures. Each man believes he can steal a march on the other by harnessing the increasingly popular National Socialists - while reining in their most alarming elements, naturally. Adolf Hitler has ideas of his own. But if he can't impose discipline on his own rebellious foot-soldiers, what chance does he have of seizing power?

Author : Louis Leo Snyder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Germany
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037950354

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The Weimar Republic by Louis Leo Snyder Pdf

Concise survey-analysis with reading from documents of the period.

Author : Larry Eugene Jones
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782383536

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The German Right in the Weimar Republic by Larry Eugene Jones Pdf

Significant recent research on the German Right between 1918 and 1933 calls into question received narratives of Weimar political history. The German Right in the Weimar Republic examines the role that the German Right played in the destabilization and overthrow of the Weimar Republic, with particular emphasis on the political and organizational history of Rightist groups as well as on the many permutations of right-wing ideology during the period. In particular, antisemitism and the so-called "Jewish Question" played a prominent role in the self-definition and politics of the right-wing groups and ideologies explored by the contributors to this volume.

Author : Anthony McElligott
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191500480

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Weimar Germany by Anthony McElligott Pdf

The Weimar Republic was born out of Germany's defeat in the First World War and ended with the coming to power of Hitler and his Nazi Party in 1933. In many ways, it is a wonder that Weimar lasted as long as it did. Besieged from the outset by hostile forces, the young republic was threatened by revolution from the left and coups d'états from the right. Plagued early on by a wave of high-profile political assassinations and a period of devastating hyper-inflation, its later years were dominated by the onset of the Great Depression. And yet, for a period from the mid-1920s it looked as if the Weimar system would not only survive but even flourish, with the return of economic stability and the gradual reintegration of the country into the international community. With contributions from an international team of ten experts, this volume in the Short Oxford History of Germany series offers an ideal introduction to Weimar Germany, challenging the reader to rethink preconceived ideas of the republic and throwing new light on important areas, such as military ideas for reshaping society after the First World War, constitutional and social reform, Jewish life, gender, and culture.

Author : John Hiden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015056789087

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The Weimar Republic by John Hiden Pdf

This text argues that the Weimar Republic was not doomed from its conception at the Treaty of Versailles and therefore it was a complex set of factors which allowed Hitler to rise to power. This edition features an updated and extended bibliography and rev

Author : Anton Kaes,Martin Jay,Edward Dimendberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520909601

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The Weimar Republic Sourcebook by Anton Kaes,Martin Jay,Edward Dimendberg Pdf

A laboratory for competing visions of modernity, the Weimar Republic (1918-1933) continues to haunt the imagination of the twentieth century. Its political and cultural lessons retain uncanny relevance for all who seek to understand the tensions and possibilities of our age. The Weimar Republic Sourcebook represents the most comprehensive documentation of Weimar culture, history, and politics assembled in any language. It invites a wide community of readers to discover the richness and complexity of the turbulent years in Germany before Hitler's rise to power. Drawing from such primary sources as magazines, newspapers, manifestoes, and official documents (many unknown even to specialists and most never before available in English), this book challenges the traditional boundaries between politics, culture, and social life. Its thirty chapters explore Germany's complex relationship to democracy, ideologies of "reactionary modernism," the rise of the "New Woman," Bauhaus architecture, the impact of mass media, the literary life, the tradition of cabaret and urban entertainment, and the situation of Jews, intellectuals, and workers before and during the emergence of fascism. While devoting much attention to the Republic's varied artistic and intellectual achievements (the Frankfurt School, political theater, twelve-tone music, cultural criticism, photomontage, and urban planning), the book is unique for its inclusion of many lesser-known materials on popular culture, consumerism, body culture, drugs, criminality, and sexuality; it also contains a timetable of major political events, an extensive bibliography, and capsule biographies. This will be a major resource and reference work for students and scholars in history; art; architecture; literature; social and political thought; and cultural, film, German, and women's studies.