Journey Through A Haunted Land: The New Germany
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Amos Elon's Journey Through A Haunted Land: The New Germany chronicles the complex and often painful process of post-World War II Germany as it confronted its recent history and sought to forge a new national identity. This incisive non-fiction work uncovers the societal and psychological landscape of a nation grappling with the legacy of Nazism and the division of the Cold War era. Elon presents a vivid portrait of West Germany in the 1960s, detailing its political reconstruction, economic resurgence, and the persistent shadows of its past. The narrative illustrates the profound challenges faced by a generation attempting to reconcile with atrocities while building a democratic future. This compelling account offers a critical examination of memory, guilt, and the arduous path to redemption.
Author: Amos Elon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Andre Deutsch
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Amos Elon's Journey Through A Haunted Land: The New Germany chronicles the complex and often painful process of post-World War II Germany as it confronted its recent history and sought to forge a new national identity. This incisive non-fiction work uncovers the societal and psychological landscape of a nation grappling with the legacy of Nazism and the division of the Cold War era. Elon presents a vivid portrait of West Germany in the 1960s, detailing its political reconstruction, economic resurgence, and the persistent shadows of its past. The narrative illustrates the profound challenges faced by a generation attempting to reconcile with atrocities while building a democratic future. This compelling account offers a critical examination of memory, guilt, and the arduous path to redemption.