In the Garden of Beasts
Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
by:
Erik Larson
in:
European History
Summary:
The book chronicles the experiences of the American ambassador to Germany, William E. Dodd, and his family, particularly his daughter Martha, during the rise of the Nazi regime in 1930s Berlin. It provides a detailed account of their initial naivety and gradual realization of the horrors unfolding around them, set against the backdrop of increasing brutality and anti-Semitism.
Key points:
1. Nazi Germany's Rise: The book details Nazi Germany's rise, focusing on 1933-1934, Hitler's power consolidation, increasing Jewish persecution, and the world's initial denial of unfolding atrocities.
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