From History Today by Colin Storer author of A Short History of the Weimar Republic (I.B. Tauris, 2013): The Universal Pictures film adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s anti-war novel All Quiet on the Western Front had its German premiere at the Mozart Hall in… Read More ›
Among the defining features of early twentieth century Europe and one of the contributing factors to World War II, was the economic maelstrom known as “hyperinflation” that ravaged Germany from 1921 until 1923. Although the short period is often overlooked… Read More ›
The Weimar Republic was Germany’s first experiment in democracy. It was founded after the aftermath of the German defeat in World War I. The Republic faced many challenges during its short life. It was undermined by right and left wing… Read More ›