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After the Reich
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- Book Synopsis
- In 1945 Germany was a nation in tatters. Swathes of its population were despairing, homeless, bombed-out and on the move. Refugees streamed towards the West and soldiers made their way home, often scarring the villages they passed through with parting shots of savagery. Politically the country was neutered, carved into zones of occupation. While Britain and America were loathe to repeat the crippling reparations demands of the First World War, Russia bayed for blood, stripping their own zone of everything from rail tracks to lavatory bowls. After the Reich is the first history to give the full picture of Germany's bitter journey to reconstruction. Giles Macdonogh expertly charts the varied experiences of all who found themselves in the German melting pot. His people-focused narrative unveils shocking truths about how people continued to treat each other, even outside the confines of war. It is a crucial lesson for our times.
- About The Author
- Giles MacDonogh is the author of several books on subjects as diverse as German history, French gastronomy and wine, and also works as a translator. He has written for major newspapers in Britain and Europe such as the Financial Times, the Guardian and The Times. He contributes to magazines all over the world.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780719567667
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- John Murray, (21 February 2008)
- Number of Pages
- 618
- Weight
- 444 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 199 x 137 x 41 mm
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