Bidspirit auction | WWII Contemporary History in Words

WWII Contemporary History in Words and Pictures (4 volumes complete) From the Old to the New Reich” Weimar Republic, German History, Politics 1919-45 - Extensive documentary standard work in four volumes, which seamlessly depicts the turbulent decades of German history between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War. Under the series title ”From the Old to the New Reich”, this work offers a dense chronological treatment with an exceptionally high proportion of contemporary visual material. Content of the volumes: Volume I (1918–1920): The end of the German Empire, the November Revolution, and the early founding years of the Republic. Volume II (1920–1923): The era of hyperinflation, the occupation of the Ruhr, and the attempted Hitler Putsch. Volume III (1924–1932): The so-called ”Golden Twenties”, the Great Depression, and the political agony of the Weimar Republic. Volume IV (1933–1939): The seizure of power and the consolidation of National Socialism until the eve of the outbreak of war. Features & Specialities: Illustrations: Richly illustrated with rare photographs, reproductions of documents, election posters, and newspaper reports. Binding: Decorative original linen bindings with spine and cover titles. Historical Value: Significant primary source for documenting the political propaganda of both eras (Weimar systemic period and Nazi state). Condition: ll