This series delves into the depths of one of history's darkest chapters. It examines the causes, progression, and aftermath of the Holocaust, emphasizing the historical context that enabled its occurrence. The collection offers a critical look at the political, social, and ideological factors that led to the systematic persecution and extermination of millions. It is an essential body of work for understanding the past and preventing similar atrocities in the future.
The first book-length study to critically examine the recent wave of Hitler biopics in German cinema and television. A group of international experts discuss films like Downfall in the context of earlier portrayals of Hitler and draw out their implications for the changing place of the Third Reich in the national historical imagination.