Conflict Catastrophe and Continuity

<p> Bringing together some of the most prominent contemporary historians of modern Germany alongside innovative newcomers to the field this volume offers new perspectives on key debates surrounding Germany's descent into and emergence from the Nazi catastrophe. It explores the intersections between society economy and international policy with a particular interest in the relations between elites and the wider society and provides new insights into the complex continuities and discontinuities of modern German history. This volume offers a rich selection of essays that contribute to our understanding of the road to war Nazism and the Holocaust as well as Germany's transformation after 1945.</p>