In the words of one historian, it was a dance on the edge of a volcano. Weimar germany is part of manchester university presss series new frontiers in history, which aims to provide uptodate overviews of key gether. The weimar republic, from 1919 to 1933, was a time of political violence, economic crisis, generational and gender tension, and cultural experiment and change. Weimar and nazi germany edexcel 9 1 gcse revision guide. Oct 22, 2014 weimar republic questions a questions 1. The allies made sure that germany got a different kind of government. The organization was established in 1917 as the result of a split of left wing members of the social democratic party of germany spd. With contributions from an international team of ten experts, this volume in the short oxford history of germany series offers an ideal introduction to weimar germany, challenging the reader to rethink preconceived ideas of the republic and throwing new light on important areas, such as military ideas for reshaping society after the first world. The historical epicentre of germanys 18thcentury enlightenment, weimar is an essential stop for anyone with a passion for the countrys history and culture. Teaching resources the night of the long knives was a major purge of the sa and nazi party.
The weimar period, which extended from 1919 to 1933, was a time of political violence, economic crisis, generational and gender tension, and cultural experiment and change in germany. With a rich thematic narrative and detailed portraits of some of weimar s greatest figures. By combining carefully thought out function, swedish design, solid craftsmanship and our unique world of colors, we strive to make home, everyday life and life simpler, more beautiful and more well organized. Weimar germany paperback anthony mcelligott oxford. Weimar germany hardcover anthony mcelligott oxford. The following are excerpts from the weimar constitution. In many ways, it is a wonder that weimar lasted as long as it did. The historical epicentre of germany s 18thcentury enlightenment, weimar is an essential stop for anyone with a passion for the countrys history and culture. World war i, which was, to the generation of the 1920s and 30s. What territorial terms were imposed on germany by the treaty of versailles. Jays attempt to impute to me opinions i do not hold. The sa appeared to be a strong organisation which could protect germany from its enemies both within germany and abroad. Independent social democratic party of germany wikipedia. The weimar republic was germany s government from 1919 to 1933, the period after world war i until the rise of nazi germany.
The weimar period, which extended from 1919 to 1933, was a time of politica. The republic of the reasonable new frontiers in history 9780719042874. This site gives detail about weimar germany from an english educational website. The historian viewpoint purpose context the sources too many too few. Paul bookbinder university of massachusetts boston. The nazis were able to fund their campaigns through funding from big business. The weimar republic was born out of germanys defeat in the first world war and ended with the coming to power of hitler and his nazi party in 1933. Revision guide for edexcel shp 9 1 gcse history weimar and nazi germany 1918 39 includes whole course content, tasks to complete, example answers and practice questions.
He claims that in my letter 1 was advocating a coalition of socialists and the bourgeois. This book seeks to correct the balance, exploring weimar for what it was as well as where it led. Buy weimar germany short oxford history of germany by mcelligott, anthony isbn. The entry of the united states into the first world war in 1917 helped seal germanys fate, and the allies did everything in their power to ensure that the country would never again threaten the balance of world peace. Reichenberg, germany, victims of the holocaust, 19381945. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book provides a basis from which to explore the borderlands of jewish life and experience in the germany of the weimar republic and their memory in the germany of today karen remmler. The entry of the united states into the first world war in 1917 helped seal germanys fate, and the allies did everything in their power to ensure that the country would never again threaten the balance of. One doesnt read history, one reads historians all history is interpretation differing viewpoints of history interpretations of weimar germany 191833 why may a historical period be controversial.
However, economic crisis led to hitlers dictatorship, and ultimately to world. In other words, will our theory hold at this stage of the research. Germany 19181945 terms in this set 37 a describe the ideas and policies of the nazi party in the 1920s. Theres some interesting material in the burden of german history 19191945, especially chapter 7 on the breakthrough of the nsdap in the later weimar years. Weimar germany 19191933 the end of ww1 germany was in a very poor state. Before 1914, the government of germany was almost a military autocracy. Antiweimar parliamentary groups carried out a number of political assassinations between 1919 and 1922 and created a destabilising atmosphere of violence on the streets of germany as they launched violent attacks on political opponents. To write about berlin in 1943, it was necessary to look at what went before the much freer and artistically productive period of weimar germany. Weimar and nazi germany is a comprehensive core text investigating the history of germany from the foundation of the weimar republic in 1918 to the collapse of the nazi regime in 1945. Many actual or suspected communists were among the first internees. The amount of literature on the weimar republic in both english and german is vast and it is impossible to put together a definitive reading list on the subject.
Each time you take the quiz, 10 questions are drawn from our gcse history topic database on weimar germany so you get a different test each time. The history of the jews in germany goes back to the early middle ages and high middle ages. Many of germanys rich industrialists supported the nazis and wanted to see them in power. Despite these major issues, the republic is often treated only as a. Can weimar germany be considered along the same lines as the other countries that we have examined. Many of germany s rich industrialists supported the nazis and wanted to see them in power. Receive a curated selection of articles in our weekly newsletter. The weimar republic was germanys government from 1919 to 1933, the period after world war i until the rise of nazi germany. About reichenberg, germany, victims of the holocaust, 19381945 jews influenced and contributed to the culture of reichenberg for hundreds of years. Each time you take the quiz, 10 questions are drawn from our gcse history topic database on weimar germany so you get a. However, we will introduce some of the most recent publications at the forefront of weimar research on this page. Weimar and nazi germany shp advanced history core texts.
National bolshevism in weimar germany alliance of political extremes against democracy by abraham ascher and guenter lewy jl he share which both the nationalist right and the communist left had in bringing about the downfall of weimar democracy has been generally recognized by students of german history. Examining the continuities and discontinuities between the third reich and the weimar republic, it also contextualises these two regimes within modern german and european history. Despite these major issues, the republic is often treated only as a preface to the study of the rise of fascism. Article 73 adds the concept of a referendum to the constitution. What was the impact of the first world war on germany. Describe how world war i still affected the lives of german people in the years 19191923. Weimar and nazi germany timeline showing all the major events that happened in germany under the weimar and nazi regimes during the period 1918 1945. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin the guardian. Berlin in 1943, it was necessary to look at what went before the much freer and artistically productive.
Weimar and nazi germany 1918 1945 totally timelines. It was one of the first and the largest of the concentration camps within germany s 1937 borders. You will be tested on areas such as the great coalition and the dawes plan. The nazi time had already begun in the first years of the republic. Ebert gave orders for an armistice to be signed and drew up the new constitution in summer of 1919. Articles 1097 of the weimar constitution provided germans with their basic rights. Articles 119123 make marriage, motherhood and child welfare into keystones of the new republic. The weimar period in german history, which extended from 1919 to 1933 was a time of political violence, economic crisis, generational and gender tension, and. You will find every lesson of this course in period order below.
Weimar germany was the avantgarde artistic center of europe in the 20s, and many cultural figures were politically engaged in an atmosphere charged with controversy. This site is a good source of primary documents on most aspects of german history including weimar germany. Kurt weill the treaty of versailles the weimar republic in response hitler met the two at a local beer hall, holding them at gunpoint until they agreed to rebel once again. To order the clip clean and high res or to find out more visit clip ref lc18 1945. April 14, 2015 april 5, 2015 admin weimar germany night of the long knives. May 12, 2010 germany 1919 1945 revision facts book 1.
The history of germany 19191933 falls into three phases. This is an article from the online encyclopaedia about this tragic period of german history. Weimarera parties, see paul bookbinders weimar parties. Since 1927, bookbinders design represents a proud craft tradition, with its roots in bookbinding art and a love of writing. It covers all the exam modules on twentiethcentury germany and is ideal for students studying as or a level or equivalent for any examination board. Paul bookbinder is a historian who teaches and writes about weimar germany, nazi germany, post wii germany, the holocaust, and terrorism. Weimar and nazi germany presents the history of the country in these periods in a unique way. Eric weitzs weimar germany reveals the weimar era as a time of strikingly progressive achievementsand even greater promise. Weimar germany still fascinates us, and now this complex and remarkably creative period and place has the history it deserves. The history of the weimar republic 19191933 illuminates one of the most creative and crucial periods in the twentieth century and serves as a significant case study of the critical issues of our own time. After a broad introduction to 19191945, four general surveys examine the economy, society, internal politics and.
May 24, 2000 weimar and nazi germany is a comprehensive core text investigating the history of germany from the foundation of the weimar republic in 1918 to the collapse of the nazi regime in 1945. Theres some interesting material in the burden of german history 1919 1945, especially chapter 7 on the breakthrough of the nsdap in the later weimar years. Explore weimar holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The kaiser had even put many of the best opposition leaders in prison during the war, meaning there were even fewer able men to take power. German and austrian artists as they saw themselves, from 1900 to 1945. Excerpts from the weimar constitution facing history and. They drank it, unaware that they were sitting close to a dungheap. Germany 1919 1945 revision facts book linkedin slideshare.
It covers all the exam modules on twentiethcentury germany. The german empire became the weimar republic after the disaster of world war one, as germany embraced democracy. Historical interpretations of weimar germany by hannah. Video of residents of weimar, germany, being forced to tour nearby buchenwald concentration camp after its liberation by the allies, 1945. Also, germany had borrowed money to pay for the war, and was now effectively bankrupt. From the decline of the weimar government through the ascension of the third reich in january l933, a preeminent german historian takes a compelling look at the period after world war i and just prior. Berlin in 1943, it was necessary to look at what went before the much freer and artistically productive period of weimar germany. May 31, 2017 top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin. The growing postwar economic crisis was a result of lost prewar industrial exports, the loss of supplies in raw materials and foodstuffs due to the continental blockade, the loss of the colonies, and worsening debt balances, exacerbated by an exorbitant issue of promissory notes raising money to pay for the war.
Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin books the. Hitler and the collapse of weimar germany martin broszat. For most americans, the first thing that comes to mind when the city of weimar, germany is mentioned is the weimar republic, the name of the democratic government based on the firstever german constitution, which was written in weimar after the social democrats declared a republic in a bloodless revolution. The independent social democratic party of germany german. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin books the guardian. Weimar germany by paul bookbinder, bookbinder, hardcover. Carl schmitt and the twotiered system of justice in nazism and the law, lorenz reibling ed. The following quiz and worksheet combo will display your understanding of the weimar republic. The weimar period in german history, which extended from 1919 to 1933, has substantial present day relevance as well as being compelling in its own right. The exhilarating work of otto dix and august sander charts the nations descent from weimar confidence to nazi horror. In 1933, persecution of the jews became an official nazi policy. A selection of past paper questions dealing with the weimar republic and the rise of the nazis in the history igcse paper 1.
Many of the questions asked about the weimar republic are relevant to problems that individuals and societies face in the twentyfirst. The weimar republic gave nectar to the artists, social reformers and progressive people of all classes. I do not wish to continue the debate with martin jay on weimar germany letters from readers, january, but i must register my indignation at mr. German national theater, where constitution was written. Despite these major issues, the republic is often treated only as a preface to the study of the rise of fascism in germany. With a rich thematic narrative and detailed portraits of some of weimars greatest figures. Was the political rise of the nazi party inevitable or does it fit into the mechanism encountered previously, specifically, that of the welcome structure for the vote against the. By combining carefully thought out function, swedish design, solid craftsmanship and our unique world of colors, we strive to make home, everyday.
The republic was wracked by conflict pitting traditional morality against ideas of greater sexual freedom for women, homosexual rights, abortion and birth control. Weimar germany is the topic covered by this gcse history revision quiz. Residents of weimar, germany, being forced to tour nearby buchenwald concentration camp after its liberation by the allies, 1945. It was a time of political violence, economic crisis, generational and gender tension and cultural experiment and change. On the day of the march, kahr warned the police and army, with the end result of 16 dead nazis and hitler. By professor paul bookbinder, university of massachusetts boston. The glamour and misery of weimar germany a new exhibition shows how painters captured the splendour of the fledgling democracy and anticipated its demise exhibitions look closer.