Iron Gustav
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Hans Fallada
Binding: Hardback
Published: Howard Baker Books., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rubs and some chipping to DJ, tanning and foxing to pageedges.
Hans Fallada's Iron Gustav chronicles the life of a resilient Berlin coachman, Gustav Hackendahl, and his family as they navigate the profound social and political transformations of early 20th-century Germany. This historical novel presents a vivid portrait of ordinary people enduring the German Empire, the Great War, and the turbulent Weimar Republic. The narrative illustrates the enduring strength of familial bonds amidst widespread societal upheaval, offering a poignant and realistic perspective on a nation in flux. It argues for the human spirit's capacity to persevere through immense hardship, making it a compelling read for those interested in German history and character-driven sagas.
Author: Hans Fallada
Binding: Hardback
Published: Howard Baker Books., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rubs and some chipping to DJ, tanning and foxing to pageedges.
Hans Fallada's Iron Gustav chronicles the life of a resilient Berlin coachman, Gustav Hackendahl, and his family as they navigate the profound social and political transformations of early 20th-century Germany. This historical novel presents a vivid portrait of ordinary people enduring the German Empire, the Great War, and the turbulent Weimar Republic. The narrative illustrates the enduring strength of familial bonds amidst widespread societal upheaval, offering a poignant and realistic perspective on a nation in flux. It argues for the human spirit's capacity to persevere through immense hardship, making it a compelling read for those interested in German history and character-driven sagas.