A Village in the Third Reich
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A Village in the Third Reich
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A Village in the Third Reich
A stunningly evocative portrait of Hitler’s Germany through the people of a single village.
Through an array of meticulously sourced archives, personal letters, interviews, and memoirs, the authors craft an extraordinarily intimate and revealing portrait of life in Nazi Germany. The narrative delves deeply into the experiences of Oberstdorf's inhabitants, painting a vivid picture of their daily lives and struggles against the backdrop of Hitler's rise to power and the ensuing descent into totalitarian terror.
Readers meet a diverse cast of characters whose lives are irrevocably altered by the regime: Jews who survived and those who perished under persecution, the Nazi mayor who risked his position to protect the persecuted, and a blind boy deemed ‘not worth living’ by the ruthless eugenic policies of the Nazis. These personal stories illuminate the multifaceted and often conflicting loyalties, fears, and small acts of courage that defined an era.
A Village in the Third Reich is not just a tale of repression and tragedy; it is also a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit. The author's deft storytelling highlights moments of hope and humanity that persisted even amidst such relentless oppression. The common thread of human resilience weaves through the narrative, offering an ultimately redemptive story where, despite the prevailing darkness, the light of human spirit and endurance shines through.
This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the impact of the Nazi regime on ordinary lives and the harrowing yet inspiring stories of those who lived through it. Boyd and Patel's work stands as a significant contribution to historical literature, providing profound insights into an often overlooked corner of history.
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A Village in the Third Reich has been praised as a compelling and evocative account by multiple reviewers. The Times described it as a fascinating deep dive into one community's experience during the rise and fall of Hitler. Boyd's skill as a micro-historian is highlighted by iNews, while The Oldie calls her masterly, noting the book's exploration of human responses in political extremis. The Daily Mail finds it a superbly researched chronicle offering deep insights into the psychological workings of Nazism, and Mail on Sunday commends its human touch. Spectator describes it as gripping, richly detailed, and humane. Other reviews from Family Tree and All About History also recommend it highly, finding it absorbing and compelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781783966639
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 464
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About the Author
Julia Boyd is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Travellers in the Third Reich: The Rise of Fascism through the Eyes of Everyday People. Her previous books include A Dance with the Dragon: The Vanished World of Peking's Foreign Colony, The Excellent Doctor Blackwell: The Life of the First Woman Physician and Hannah Riddell: An Englishwoman in Japan. As the widow of a former diplomat, she lived in Germany from 1977 to 1981. She lives in London. Angelika Patel was born into an old Oberstdorf family. She studied History and German Literature before taking an MBA at INSEAD at Fontainebleu. She is the author of Ein Dorf im Spiegel seiner Zeit (A Village in the Mirror of its Time): Oberstdorf 1918–1952. She lives in London and Oberstdorf.
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