Underground Humour In Nazi Germany, 1933-1945
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (573 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415097851 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
F. Hillenbrand studied medicine in Rostock and Berlin. K. . M. He worked as a doctor in Germany during the Second World War
Not all Germans living under Hitler succumbed passively to the rhetoric and horror of the Nazi regime. Embracing jokes, stories and 60 cartoons, this is the only collection in English of underground anti-Nazi humour. It is, as such, an invaluable contribution to the social history of twentieth century Germany.. Covert popular opposition in the form of humorous resistance was wider spread than is commonly thought
Not only does it cover well all the humour, but explains in a very clear way the development of the Nazi party and how the various members of Hitler's staff behaved.' - Jo Brand, Socialist History. `He has written a fascinating account of black humour; Hillenbrand's book is not just a collection of jokes, good and bad (mostly bad because German humour has a ponderous quality and lacks wit); it is an historical document of great importance.' - Spectator`I think this is a very