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The Rest Is HistorySeptember 28, 2021
102. Germany from Adenauer to Angela
About This Episode
As Angela Merkel bows out of German politics, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore the surprisingly colourful world of Germany’s Chancellors since the Second World War. It’s a story of rebels, exiles, Nazis, chain-smokers, the colossal bulk of Helmut Kohl and the East German youth of the future Frau Merkel. And to Tom’s relief, there’s lots of Christianity. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
Book Mentions
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Books Mentioned
Eight Days in May, How Germany's War Ended
Volker Ulrich
“The podcast discusses a new book by Volker Ulrich that depicts the last eight days between Hitler's suicide and Germany's surrender, highlighting various portraits of people involved.”
ASIN: 014199410X
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Aftermath
Harold Yeener
“The podcast mentions Harold Yeener's book 'Aftermath', which discusses the ten years after the war, focusing on denazification and the immense task of clearing rubble in Germany.”
ASIN: 0192111957
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“The excerpt mentions Ulrich's book in relation to a character attending a hearing of the conspirators against Hitler.”
ASIN: N/A
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“The last chapter in Dominion discusses Angela Merkel's religious background and features a scene with a Palestinian girl seeking medical treatment.”
ASIN: B0FG3GN37P
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