Shirer, William L.
End of a Berlin Diary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780795300912
- author:
- Shirer, William L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- RosettaBooks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A vivid and unforgettable account of Germany's final days, End of a Berlin Diary chronicles William L. Shirer's eyewitness observations of the collapse of Nazi Germany. In 1944, as the war drew to a close, Shirer returned to Europe to cover the end of the conflict, bearing witness to the birth of a monster that had threatened the world and now stood at its death. Through his lucid and honest reporting, combined with passages on the Nuremberg trials and eyewitness accounts of Hitler's last days, Shirer provides insight into the unrest, weariness, and tentative steps towards peace that followed. This book is a unique record of Germany after Hitler, offering a valuable perspective on one of the most pivotal years in modern history. With its combination of historical context and personal observation, End of a Berlin Diary offers a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in World War II and its aftermath.