The 5 top books and the many runnersup simply represent where my taste and my instincts have taken me in recent years. It is one of the most remarkable period of germany arousing interest in many to read more about that period the war, economic, social and political reasons behind the events, hitlers policies, and the outcomes and after effects of the nazi period. Aug 07, 2015 the offensive romance novel between a nazi guard and jewish prisoner is an example of how problematic holocaust fiction can be, writes romance and young adult fiction writer katherine locke. I have always loved historical fiction and, naturally, books that take place in europe just before or during world war ii fill my shelves. Top 10 books about nazi german best book recommendations. I am aware that a couple of them arent fiction, but they had to go into the list as they are very important stories that must be heard. Check out the 10 most consequential events of world war ii and 15 good books about the holocaust, including both fiction and nonfiction. Three british military women try to capture a german general. Id like books preferably fictional set in that place and time please. A new history by laurence rees companion book to the bbc documentary a concise narrative history of auschwitz utilizing insights from over 100 recent interviews with nazi perpetrators and auschwitz survivors, examining the camps origins and gradual evolution into nazi germany s most notorious death camp. Young adult fictions counterfactual attraction to nazi germany. The 92 best nazi germany books recommended by brian moore, manoj k jha. At the young age of eighteen, she not only had to look out for her own life, but for her younger sisters life as well. Here are some of my favorites, all books that depict life in nazioccupied europe or in germany itself in the 1930s and 1940s.
A prominent boston civil rights lawyer looks into a nottoodistant future in which homeland security justifies actions against a new band of terrorists. Get book recommendations, fiction, poetry, and dispatches from the world of. Life in nazi europe through historical fiction klang. Oct 06, 2015 its well known that the germans love crime novels, although german crime fiction hasnt yet become a big phenomenon in english translation. Due to the assassination of winston churchill in 1940, nazi germany wins world war ii and is locked in a cold war with the united states. The years between 1933 and 1945, the nazi era in germany, and the war years, 1939 to 1945, were a time of destruction, upheaval and misery throughout europe and beyond. What are good books to know about the inside of nazi germany. Readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Click on the title for more information from powells books or another online source, or if youre outside the u. It also includes some important works on the development of nazi imperial ideology, totalitarianism, german society during the era, the formation of anti. The top 12 historical fiction books set during world war ii. However, this is also the time for krimifestival munich, one of the largest crime festivals in europe. Keun was encouraged by doblin for her distinctive style. Highlighting books set in germany for kids the brothers grimm. Daily life in nazi germany, 19331945 kindle edition by roland, paul. Mar 02, 2020 20 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in march. Readers who think historical fiction is blah or boring stop right there. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin from hans fallada to vladimir nabokov, a novelist recommends fiction from a city moving through its darkest years chris petit. Hey guys, today we have my top 10 nazi fiction books. Alternate history lists books most often tabbed as alternate history. There was a bit of a scandal a few years ago in germany when it was revealed he was a member of the ss, however he was not a nazi. Young jewish woman returns to her home with her nazi captor.
He has also written fictional books about nazi germany. Cyberpunk thrillers, magical realism, and an explosive star wars novelization. She may have been the first german, and certainly the first german woman, who tried to face her past with honesty. The book thief by markus zusak, fatherland by robert harris, the reader by bernhard schlink, schindlers list by thomas ken. Which is the best book that describes daily life in nazi germany.
One of the best historical a view across the rooftops. Im considering sophie scholl and the white rose by jud newborn but thought others on this forum might have some good suggestions for me about other books. Young adult fictions counterfactual attraction to nazi germany extreme stories loom large in this genre, and the biggest bad of the third reich holds a powerful fascination for many ya. Jul 27, 2016 young adult fictions counterfactual attraction to nazi germany extreme stories loom large in this genre, and the biggest bad of the third reich holds a powerful fascination for many ya. The 10 best novels about world war ii mal warwick blog on books.
A global biography, historian brendan simms emphasizes the dictators obsession with angloamerican capitalism as a. We decided to turn our attention to one of the biggest areas of the genre for german readers historical crime fiction and investigate some of the most interesting authors and their books. The top 12 historical fiction books set during world war. This list of books, set in nazi occupied europe, is filled with fast paced adventure, high stakes thrills, nail biting tension. Nazi germany is the name commonly used for the period when germany was under the dictatorship of adolf hitler through the nazi party nsdap from 1933 to 1945. One that i cant recommend enough is i will bear witness, by victor klemperer.
Nazi or german wwii nonfiction recommendations rick steves. The 20 best new scifi and fantasy books to read in march. His diary from early 1932 until spring 1933 while the nazi party was achieving power and giving birth to nazi germany. You might also be interested in my post, 5 top nonfiction books about world war ii plus many runnersup and 20 most enlightening historical novels plus dozens of runnersup. Get book recommendations, fiction, poetry, and dispatches from the world of literature in your inbox. Jan 30, 2009 he has also written fictional books about nazi germany. Nazi germany books tagged nazi germany librarything. She has worked mainly on the history of nazi germany. The naziholocaust survivor romance novel you werent waiting. Mein kampf is essential, but it is almost always in a shortened version. Aug 16, 2010 he has also written fictional books about nazi germany. Which is the best book that describes daily life in nazi.
Discover the best historical german fiction in best sellers. Readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors are happy to keep the books coming. Isabelle finds herself drawn to the soldier despite the brutality that surrounds them, and over the years that follow, must reconcile herself to the choices she made during the war. Ive arranged these books in alphabetical order by the authors last names within each of the three lists below the top 5, books about women in espionage, and other books about world war ii. Young adult fiction s counterfactual attraction to nazi germany. Shadow divers may be my favorite narrative nonfiction book. Texts about german sf usually end in 1933 and start again 1945. In nazi germany the untold history chapter 1, a harry. Hitler and nazi germany stephen lee nazi germany jane caplan. A new history by laurence rees companion book to the bbc documentary a concise narrative history of auschwitz utilizing insights from over 100 recent interviews with nazi perpetrators and auschwitz survivors, examining the camps origins and gradual evolution into nazi germanys most notorious death camp. Napoleon and the conquest of the world by louis geoffroy, napoleon s first french empire emerging. Its oktoberfest season in germany and images of beerdrinking, sausagemunching, lederhosenwearing crowds are probably what you have in mind. This remarkable group heroically managed to assist countless artists, writers and other intellectuals escape nazi germany during the war. Klemperer, a cousin of famed conductor otto klemperer the father of actor werner klemperer, was a professor of romance languages at dresdens technical university, an.
Set in 1962 after nazi germany and japan won world war ii in 1948. List of fictional nazis arnold toht a psychotic gestapo agent in raiders of the lost ark. This is a list of books about nazi germany, the state that existed in germany during the period from 1933 to 1945, when its government was controlled by adolf hitler and his national socialist german workers party nsdap. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin the guardian. I am looking for a book that is similar to wolfenstein, or where the nazis won the war. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. There have been various books written fiction as well as nonfiction about nazi germany.
Set in 1962 after nazi germany and japan won world war. They helped me have a feel for the era, something that was invaluable as i wrote immigrant soldier. Walter herzog was born in a small town outside of frankfurt to an emotionally detached mother and a nazi sympathizing stepfather at the tail end of world war ii. Her current research interests include the history of concentration camps in nazi germany, and the documentation of individual identity in 19thcentury europe, especially the written and visual marks of identity on and of the body.
Just a few years after the publication of this book, nazis took power in germany. Welcome to the childrens books set in germany section of kids travel books. Its well known that the germans love crime novels, although german crime fiction hasnt yet become a big phenomenon in english translation. Under hitlers rule, nazi party controlled nearly all aspects of lifetransforming germany in a totalitarian state. May 31, 2017 top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin from hans fallada to vladimir nabokov, a novelist recommends fiction from a city moving through its darkest years chris petit. Death dealer, the diaries of rudolf hoss, not hess. However, the authors sequel emil and the three twins, written in 1934 and other books by the author, were burned. An antigerman military coup in yugoslavia, an underground railway for jews escaping nazi germany, and the british secret service all. All three books are pretty well researched and well written, and evans made sure to present as many points of view as possible, giving you a closer look. Nazi or german wwii nonfiction recommendations rick. The best books on nazi hunters recommended by guy walters. Displacement and death, whether in war or civilian life, became everyday experiences, for young and old alike. The naziholocaust survivor romance novel you werent.
The title of the novel refers to the house rented by the arc right outside of marseille where these famous artists and. Another suggestion would be like through the eyes of a nazi officer. Young adult fictions counterfactual attraction to nazi. What are some good science fiction books with nazis in it. This is a list of alternate history fiction, sorted by type. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This volume presents an uptodate and authoritative introduction to the history of nazi germany, with ten chapters on the most important themes, each by an expert in. Dont forget to read our germany for kids resources. What if the confederates won the american civil war. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading life in the third reich. Check out of this list of nonfiction and historical fiction books about the. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The stalag fiction uses sexploitation to describe the german camp brothels in world war ii.
All three books are pretty well researched and well written, and evans made sure to present as many points of view as possible, giving you a closer look at many of the daily aspects of life under nazi rule. Dec 27, 2019 one that i cant recommend enough is i will bear witness, by victor klemperer. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Extreme stories loom large in this genre, and the biggest bad of the third reich holds a powerful fascination for many ya authors and teen readers. May 24, 2019 readers cant get enough world war ii fiction, and authors are happy to keep the books coming. So, what was science fiction literature like in nazi germany.
The history of national socialism as movement and regime remains one of the most compelling and intensively studied aspects of twentiethcentury history, and one whose significance extends far beyond germany or even europe alone. So, what was science fiction literature like in nazigermany. Founding myths details the secret collaboration fo prominent jews withthe young nazi regime, and the 1941 offer by some zionists, including a future israeli prime minister, to join hitlers germany in a military alliance against britain. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin books the guardian. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. May 29, 20 she may have been the first german, and certainly the first german woman, who tried to face her past with honesty. This tense wwii love story between a nazi guard and a jewish prisoner from armstrong back to the start follows a soldier seeking to make amends. The final volume, the third reich at war, follows nazi germany from the start of the war up until its final collapse. After the rise of the books, many mens magazines followed up with the same content.
Nov 07, 2018 the 5 top books and the many runnersup simply represent where my taste and my instincts have taken me in recent years. Its part of our childrens books based in europe on the global bookshelf. The author presents a frank assessment of the powerful jewishzionist lobby in the united states, showing. The times journalist calls simon wiesenthal a liar. Top 10 books about weimar and nazi berlin books the. Nazi germany skip to main search results amazon prime. The top 12 historical fiction books set during world war ii by cindy burnett. Girl spies, resistance and nazis by anne rouyer, supervising librarian, mulberry street libraryfebruary 20, 20. Big and formally bold, this is the mother and father of berlin novels, up there with. Germany was a cold hard place for a jew like elspeth hardt in the 1940s, with nowhere to hide, she was sent off to a concentration camp. No other book at that time said, unequivocally, i was a nazi, and heres why. The book thief by markus zusak, fatherland by robert harris, the reader by bernhard schlink, schindlers. The offensive romance novel between a nazi guard and jewish prisoner is an example of how problematic holocaust fiction can be, writes romance and young adult fiction writer katherine locke.
Big and formally bold, this is the mother and father of berlin novels, up there with ulysses as a. Billiards at halfpast nine the book thief the boys from brazil novel. Yehiel denur described how the nazis forced women into sex slavery at the freudenabteilung joy division. Basically though, his autobiography is easier to read. That is not an easy question to answer as there has not a lot been written about the subject. Mar, 2019 hey guys, today we have my top 10 nazi fiction books. My husband has always been fascinated by germany during the nazi era and wwii and id like to get him something to read about it while we are there. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Hes just not this secular saint that everyone says he is his memoirs all contradict each other and are at odds with the rest of the evidence. Nov 28, 2017 death dealer, the diaries of rudolf hoss, not hess. Purchasing your books on nazi germany from our links is a great way to support alpha history while saving money. Ive been really into nazi germany as of late, i find it fascinating. Israeli and american jews who survived a nuclear attack that has destroyed israel.