{"product_id":"germany-1945-from-war-to-peace-9780060540371","title":"Germany 1945: From War to Peace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGermany 1945: From War to Peace by Richard Bessel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking historical work by distinguished British historian Richard Bessel examines Germany's transition from the final days of World War II through its remarkable reconstruction. \u003cem\u003eGermany 1945: From War to Peace\u003c\/em\u003e provides an authoritative exploration of one of history's most dramatic periods of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fascinating....Bessel does an excellent job of evoking the blasted landscape of a conquered Germany.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A sober yet powerful account.\" --\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Kershaw, author of \u003cem\u003eHitler\u003c\/em\u003e, calls this work \"a masterly account by a first rate historian.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Historical Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Bessel's dramatic narrative captures the devastation of a conquered nation and traces its path toward rebirth. This definitive work examines the immediate aftermath of Nazi Germany's collapse, documenting the physical destruction, social upheaval, and political transformation that defined 1945. The book provides detailed insight into how a defeated nation began rebuilding from ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Scholarship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a professor of twentieth-century history at the University of York, Richard Bessel brings rigorous academic research and compelling storytelling to this essential historical account. His previous work, \u003cem\u003eNazism and War\u003c\/em\u003e, established him as a leading authority on this period. \u003cem\u003eGermany 1945\u003c\/em\u003e represents the culmination of extensive research into primary sources and historical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Harper Perennial in paperback format, this accessible edition makes this important historical work available to students, scholars, and general readers interested in World War II history, German history, and twentieth-century European transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Bessel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of twentieth-century history at the University of York and the author of \u003cem\u003eNazism and War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680511660306,"sku":"9780060540371","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6a227143-3647-4f5d-acd1-bd972d5a521e.jpg?v=1734920329","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/germany-1945-from-war-to-peace-9780060540371","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}