Germany 1923 (2023)

Ullrich, Volker. 2023. Germany 1923: Hyperinflation, Hitler’s Putsch and Democracy in crisis. W.W. Norton & Company: New York, NY. Germany underwent a turbulent period between 1918 to 1933, marked by political instability, economic hardship, and the rise of extremist ideologies in the Reichstag following the death of President Friedrich Ebert. Following Germany’s defeat in World… Read More Germany 1923 (2023)

Tobacco Road (1932)

During the Great Depression, the economic downturn severely impacted rural farming communities in the South. Falling agricultural prices, combined with drought and soil erosion, led to widespread crop failures, pushing many farmers into dire financial situations. As traditional life became increasingly unsustainable, people faced the harsh reality of poverty and struggled to make ends meet.… Read More Tobacco Road (1932)