Bøger om Tidlige 20. århundrede

Return to Hardscrabble Road is the winner of the Literary Titan Book Award and Readers' Favorite Award Bronze Medal.

In this comprehensive, long-view study on the concept of the Neue or Moderne Frau (New or Modern Woman) that spans the Weimar Republic, Third Reich, post-war period, and a divided Germany, Contested Femininities explores how different political and social groups constructed images of women to present competing visions of the future. It takes the highly contested representations of women presented in the illustrated press and examines how they emerged as crucial markers of modernity. In doing so it reveals the surprising continuity of these images across political periods and reflects on how debates over paid work, the gender division of labor in the household, the politics of the body, and consumption, played a central role in how different German regimes defined the Modern Woman.

"Propaganda played an essential role in influencing the attitudes and policies of German National Socialism on racial purity and euthanasia, but little has been said on the impact of medical hygiene films. Cinematically Transmitted Disease explores these films for the first time, from their inception during the Weimar era and throughout the years to come. In this innovative volume, author Barbara Hales demonstrates how medical films as well as feature films were circulated among the German people to embed and enforce notions of scientific legitimacy for racial superiority and genetically spread "incurable" diseases, creating and maintaining an instrumental fear of degradation in the German national population"--

When Dorothy Pilley first began climbing in the 1910s, female mountaineers were seen as a dangerous liability, their achievements ignored, unrecorded or disbelieved. Undeterred, Dorothy proved herself on the vertiginous slopes of Wales, Scotland and the Lake District before tackling rock faces in the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Rockies, Mount Fuji and the Himalayas. Her tireless championing of fellow women climbers and her own trailblazing example helped establish female alpinists as serious mountaineers with impressive records on bravery, skill and endurance. First published in 1935, Climbing Days tells a daredevil tale of adventure, near-death slips and rapturous achievement in high places, interleaved with moments highlighting the particular challenges of being a woman in a sport seen as the province of men.

Amidst the secluded valleys of Bavaria, 1940, lies a covert Nazi stronghold, the womb to the sinister Project Sea Eagle. Here, in hidden chambers beneath the earth, Nazi scientists toil over an innovative menace: a fleet of aqua-planes intended to unleash a torrent of terror upon Britain's shores once more. Against the dark tide rises a band of unlikely allies: four anti-Nazi Germans, two audacious SOE operatives, and twenty captive RAF officers. With scarce resources yet unyielding resolve, they plot to dismantle this aquatic harbinger of invasion. At the heart of their mission lies the experimental 'aquaplane, ' a swift maritime vessel conceived to ferry troops and weaponry across the Channel, a dire threat to England's already beleaguered coast. The citadel of Sea Eagle, veiled beneath the earth, eludes the reach of aerial bombs, and a direct military assault is a gambit Britain can ill afford. Amidst the storm of war, Major Archie Wellings of the SOE forms a daring coalition with two German couples and others, orchestrating a clandestine assault on Wolfgang's Castle, the nexus of Sea Eagle. They turn Nazi ideology against itself, employing ingenious subterfuges to thwart the looming peril. Wolfgang's Castle is more than a tale of espionage and warfare. It delves into the essence of patriotism, the indomitable spirit of resistance, and the unexpected corridors of camaraderie amidst the horrors of war. With a sprinkle of satire, a glimpse into wartime's gender dynamics, and a tender vein of romance, this thrilling narrative is not just a journey through the shadows of war, but a venture into the myriad shades of human valour and ingenuity

Third book in a three part in depth study on Hitler's looking at Hitler's influence on the Wehrmacht.

The Pink War boldly explores the compelling intersection of love, loyalty, and courage amid the brutal backdrop of World War II. Follow two working-class men as they answer their nation's call, battling against the forces of Nazism and Fascism across North Africa, Italy, and Western Europe. As soldiers, they earn their stripes and prove their mettle. Yet, beyond the battlefield, they face an equally formidable challenge: concealing their illicit love for each other in a time when same-sex relationships are condemned. This gripping tale uncovers the complexities of love in a world at war, offering a poignant tribute to devotion and friendship under the most trying of circumstances.

Take to the sky during WWI as fighter pilots battle. VOLUME 3 features the true exploits of Russia's Aleksandr Kozakov, Austro-Hungary's Godwin Brumowski, and Germany's Manfred Von Richthofen.

Berlin 1941. Eleven-year-old Wolf escapes Nazi Germany, attempts to build an American identity, and finally returns to Germany as an American intelligence officer during the height of the Cold War.

Seit jeher waren Staaten daran interessiert, Kenntnis über das militärische Potenzial ihrer Nachbarn zu erlangen. Aber erst im letzten Drittel des 19. Jahrhunderts schufen sie im Geheimen arbeitende Organisationen, die diese Informationen laufend gewannen, analysierten und für die Entscheidungsträger bereitstellten. Dieses Buch untersucht die Gründungsgeschichte von militärischen Nachrichtendiensten in den Jahren zwischen 1871 und 1914 - erstmals in vergleichender Perspektive für die drei Heere im Deutschen Reich, in Frankreich und in Großbritannien. Es analysiert die politischen und gesellschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen, die Rolle des nachrichtendienstlichen Raumes, die Herausforderung der Streitkräfte durch Wissenschaft und Technik und ihren Umgang mit den wahrgenommenen Bedrohungen der inneren und äußeren Sicherheit. Der Autor zeichnet die Entstehung des modernen Führungsgrundgebietes "Militärisches Nachrichtenwesen" auf. Die Präsentation ausgewählter Operationen zeigt, dass es dabei schon immer um mehr als nur Spionage ging, sondern um staatliches Wissensmanagement an den Schnittstellen von Militär, Polizei und Diplomatie.

Step into the changing world of post-World War II Australia, where two sisters, bound by love and torn by choices, make new lives after Maria Vincento entices her sister, Angeline away from their home on the tiny Italian island of Procida. As Angeline reluctantly sets foot on the ship to their new beginnings, her heart carries the weight of a shattered dream.At the Villawood Migrant Hostel on Sydney's outskirts, fate introduces them to Stewart Erskine, a gregarious Scottish immigrant destined for remarkable success. His presence sets in motion a series of events that will forever alter the course of the sisters' lives, pushing Angeline to confront an agonising decision.Years later, Angeline's granddaughter, Emily, a celebrated Sydney model, grapples with her grandmother's failing health. When she stumbles upon the secrets of her late grandfather's enigmatic business dealings, Emily is more determined than ever to unravel her grandmother's past, which takes them to an apple orchard in Tasmania where a young Italian, Raphael Lombardi, worked as a prisoner-of-war. Coming to terms with her grandmother's past, does Emily have the courage to follow her own heart and leave her old life behind?From the beloved author of The Homestead on the River, comes a poignant narrative of lost loves, hidden family mysteries, and the enduring power of hope that will leave you captivated.

Ten Months in a German Raider: A prisoner of war aboard the Wolf, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History General and Eastern Hemisphere World War I (1914-1918)

A "Temporary Gentleman" in France, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History General and Eastern Hemisphere World War I (1914-1918)

The Seventh Manchesters: July 1916 to March 1919, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History General and Eastern Hemisphere World War I (1914-1918)

Im Zentrum der Werke Stefan Zweigs und Franz Werfels stehen vielfach jene Katastrophen, die in den Schrecken der beiden Weltkriege kulminierten. Um ihre eigene Zeit zu deuten, richteten die beiden österreichisch-jüdischen Schriftsteller den Blick auf den Propheten Jeremia, der einst den Untergang der Stadt Jerusalem und die Zerstörung des Tempels verkündete. Neben einer historischen Kontextualisierung zeichnet Lukas Pallitsch das Nachleben des Propheten Jeremia in den Dichtungen von Zweig und Werfel nach und verdeutlicht, wie dessen unheimliche und tragische Züge auf verschiedenen Diskursfeldern wirksam werden - in der Poetik der Prophetentexte ebenso wie im Bereich von Zeit, Offenbarung und Buchfassungen. Dabei zeigt sich, dass sowohl Zweig mit seinem Jeremias -Drama als auch Werfel mit seinem Roman Höret die Stimme eine spezifisch jüdisch-biblische Akzentuierung setzen, aus der sich wiederum eine neue Profilierung beider Literaten ergibt: Indem ihre Werke das Gewicht Jahrtausende alter Mahnung heben, gewinnen sie an unheimlicher Aktualität und öffnen den Blick für eine Zukunft in einer bedrängenden Zeit.

Anneliese Schmidt erzählt in ihren Erinnerungen von ihrer Kindheit in einer kinderreichen katholischen Familie in der Nazizeit, von ihrer Schulzeit, den Bombennächten im Keller, dem Verlust ihrer geliebten großen Brüder, der Bombardierung Bocholts und dem Hunger danach. Sie entschließt sich, als Magd auf einen Bauernhof zu gehen und lässt ihre Leser noch einmal teilhaben an einem Landleben, das es so nicht mehr gibt, einem Hof voller Menschen mit Knechten, Mägden und Flüchtlingen, mit Pferdefuhrwerken und Erntefesten. Sie lernt dort ihren Mann kennen und erlebt trotz harter Arbeit eine wunderschöne Zeit.

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) gilt als Poet unter den Künstlern der Moderne. Wenig bekannt sind seine Werke der 1930er- und 1940er-Jahre, in denen sich seine farbenfrohe Palette verdunkelt. Bereits in den frühen 1930er-Jahren thematisiert Chagall den aggressiver werdenden Antisemitismus und berührt mit seinem künstlerischen Schaffen zentrale Themen wie Identität, Heimat und Exil.Anhand von über 100 eindringlichen Gemälden, Papierarbeiten und Kostümen zeichnet der Band die Suche des Künstlers nach einer Bildsprache im Angesicht von Vertreibung und Verfolgung nach. Präsentiert werden wichtige Werke, in denen sich Chagall vermehrt mit der jüdischen Lebenswelt beschäftigt: zahlreiche Selbstbildnisse, seine Hinwendung zu allegorischen und biblischen Themen, bedeutende Gestaltungen seiner Zeit im Exil in den USA und Hauptwerke wie »Der Engelsturz«. Das Buch bietet eine äußerst aktuelle Perspektive auf das OEuvre eines der wichtigsten Künstler des 20. Jahrhunderts.

"Silent Echoes: The Bravery of a Forgotten WWII Heroine" is an enthralling biography that uncovers the hidden story of a remarkable woman whose actions during World War II changed the course of history. Shrouded in secrecy, her tale of bravery and resilience has remained untold until now. This book invites you on a gripping journey through shadowy operations and audacious acts of defiance, revealing the pivotal role she played behind the scenes of the war. Filled with suspense and intrigue, "Silent Echoes" is a must-read for anyone eager to discover the untold stories of history's heroes. Unearth her legacy and experience the thrill of uncovering a hidden chapter of WWII. Don't miss out on this compelling narrative that brings to light the extraordinary impact of one woman's courage.

Established by the Army Air Force in 1943, the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program opened to civilian women with a pilot's license who could afford to pay for their own transportation, training, and uniforms. Despite their highly developed skill set, rigorous training, and often dangerous work, the women of WASP were not granted military status until 1977, denied over three decades of Army Air Force benefits as well as the honor and respect given to male and female World War II veterans of other branches. Sarah Parry Myers not only offers a history of this short-lived program but considers its long-term consequences for the women who participated and subsequent generations of servicewomen and activists. Myers shows us how those in the WASP program bonded through their training, living together in barracks, sharing the dangers of risky flights, and struggling to be recognized as military personnel, and the friendships they forged lasted well after the Army Air Force dissolved the program. Despite the WASP program's short duration, its fliers formed activist networks and spent the next thirty years lobbying for recognition as veterans. Their efforts were finally recognized when President Jimmy Carter signed a bill into law granting WASP participants retroactive veteran status, entitling them to military benefits and burials.

From a remote village between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire unrolls the intimate story of Teresa and Carlo, two young people whose paths cross and recross as they are first impelled by parents, then forced by sweeping world events to leave their childhood homes for lives they never imagined.Having left her mother and cherished dog Allucio, in Ulfano, Teresa works as a domestic servant in a large villa in Trento. She survives the Great War in the occupied city by banding together in a makeshift family with the other servants of the owners who have fled to escape the occupation. Carlo, an American still new to Italy and who speaks barely passable Italian, is just finding his footing in Trento when he’s dragged from bed at his boarding school, along with his classmates, and conscripted by the invading Austrian army. In a comical twist of fate, Carlo’s childhood near the Colorado gold mines motivates his captors to place him with a company of miners tasked with digging entrenchments and bunkers and building a massive fortress out of stone and ice, even as blizzards rage and artillery shells fall from the sky. Out of sheer loneliness, Carlo writes letters to Teresa, the girl he met only once in Trento. After the war, Carlo returns to Trento and reconnects with Teresa. Times are unsettled, as soldiers and those who fled the war flood back to the city and signs of the impending Influenza epidemic appear. With so much chaos, tradition gives way to new ideas, so neither worries about the consequences of their growing attachment. However, the same independence that has them dreaming of a future that didn’t exist when they were children, may pull them apart forever.