Aftermath: Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich, 1945-1955

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Book Synopsis: How does a nation recover from fascism and turn toward a free society once more? This internationally acclaimed revelatory history—"filled with first-person accounts from articles and diaries" (The New York Times)—of the transformational decade that followed World War II illustrates how Germany raised itself out of the ashes of defeat and reckoned with the corruption of its soul and the horrors of the Holocaust. Featuring over 40 eye-opening black-and-white photographs and posters from the period.

The years 1945 to 1955 were a raw, wild decade that found many Germans politically, economically, and morally bankrupt. Victorious Allied forces occupied the four zones that make up present-day Germany. More than half the population was displaced; 10 million newly released forced laborers and several million prisoners of war returned to an uncertain existence. Cities lay in ruins—no mail, no trains, no traffic—with bodies yet to be found beneath the towering rubble.

Aftermath received wide acclaim and spent forty-eight weeks on the best-seller list in Germany when it was published there in 2019. It is the first history of Germany's national mentality in the immediate postwar years. Using major global political developments as a backdrop, Harald Jähner weaves a series of life stories into a nuanced panorama of a nation undergoing monumental change. Poised between two eras, this decade is portrayed by Jähner as a period that proved decisive for Germany's future—and one starkly different from how most of us imagine it today.

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Experience the riveting story of Germany's rebirth after the devastating aftermath of the Third Reich with "Aftermath: Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich, 1945-1955". This internationally acclaimed book takes you on a journey through a transformative decade, filled with captivating first-person accounts and eye-opening photographs that bring history to life.

Step into the shoes of the German people as they grapple with the ghosts of their past and strive to rebuild their nation. Find yourself immersed in a world of political uncertainty, economic turmoil, and moral rebuilding. Witness how Germany's national mentality evolved in the immediate postwar years and discover the monumental changes that shaped its future.

Uncover the untold stories of millions of displaced individuals, forced laborers, and prisoners of war who faced an uncertain existence as they returned to a country in ruins. Harald Jähner expertly weaves together the threads of their experiences, offering a nuanced panorama of a nation rising from the ashes.

With over 40 black-and-white photographs and posters from the period, "Aftermath" paints a vivid picture of Germany's journey towards redemption. This groundbreaking book catapulted to the top of the best-seller list in Germany for forty-eight weeks, captivating readers with its gripping narrative and thought-provoking insights.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary historical account that challenges conventional perceptions of postwar Germany. Dive into the pages of "Aftermath: Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich, 1945-1955" and discover a profound period of transformation that shaped the course of history.

Experience the stories that must be heard. Get your copy of "Aftermath" today!

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