History of the early 20th century is the subgenre that I feel like most non-fiction readers probably know the most about. At the book store that I work at, we have an entire wall of WWII books, covering so many different perspectives and approached from different angles. At times it can feel like there's really nothing left to learn. Which is why it's so surprising to pick up a book about that time period and find there is a lot left to uncover. Back in 2019, I read Andrew Nagorski's 1941: The Year Germany Lost the War: The Year Germany Lost the War. and was so intrigued to finally see the year of 1941 pinned down as the way the tides turned in the war. It was in a lot of ways revelatory for me and a great recommendation for history readers in spite of how many options there are out there. Volker Ulrich's Germany, 1923 feels much the same. A great place to learn a lot of details that make it so clear how WWII started and why.

This book dives deep into the details of how 1923 shaped the history of our world and set us off on a course that we are still feeling the affects of today. Diligently researched and crammed full of information, this book is sure to be loved by history buffs, even those very well versed in 20th century history. Casual history readers may be less intrigued by this volume but those who are willing to invest their time in it will find it a great read.

Hallelujah! I finally finished this book!

This was the driest, most boring book on pre-Nazi Germany I've ever read. I COULD NOT stay focused on it at all. The narrator wasn't just terrible, but he wasn't great either, and the material was ugh.

I didn't expect it to be action packed and full of drama. It's basically a history book, after all. But my goodness!

Despite everything else it was, that period in history should not have been boring. It was the rise of the most destructive and devastating party in the country's history. I expected at least a few looks into the machinations and plots and plans of Hitler and his cronies.

I thought the book was finally turning around about halfway through when it spoke of Hitler's first real coup. But first of all, that didn't happen until about halfway through the VERY LONG and book, and B. It quickly went right back to being boring.

This absolutely was not the book for me.

I listened to this excellent account about Germany in 1923! Not only does the narrative cover the political situation of the country, but also the social, cultural movements which characterize this period. The narrator, though with a strong American accent, kept my attention all through his narrative. I would highly recommend to buy the physical book as well.
I received a complimentary digital audio version of this book from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.

Fantastic book reading about all that happened in 1923 and around it. It gives you a new insight about the nazis and hitles

If you love history (nonfiction), you'll love this. Great info and quotes. Interesting details about life in Germany. Not for everyone but a great book when it finds its match.

It was so interesting to get to hear about earlier Germany and what led up to the war! I really enjoyed this piece of historical information and the tumultuous time that was occurring then. Definitely recommend to any history buffs out there who also enjoy learning about this time period!

*Many thanks to Volker Ullrich, HighBridge Audio, and NetGalley for a free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.*
A most detailed account of a year which shook the foundations of the Weimer Republic. The Author aims at explaining how the events of this year brought the end of the democracy in Germany closer and he does this in an engaging way although for myself, being interested morein social history, the political turmoil was at time hard to follow. On the other hand, the description of the hyperinflation is one of the most interesting I have ever read. I would say this book is a perfect choice for those readers who already have some knowledge of the events of the early twenties in Germany, gained through both fiction and non-fiction and it will be appreciated by those who want to deepen their understanding of the paths which led to the collapse of the Republic.

Germany, 1923
By: Volker Ullrich
Narrated By: Christopher Douyard
Review Score: 3 Stars

Boogie’s Bulletpoints
-It’s amazing to see how much can happen in the course of a year.

-I really got a sense for so many of the things that caused Hitler’s rise and World War 2.

-This book is a bit verbose at times. There were points where there was so much data that I had to re-wind the audiobook and listen again.

-This book is not for everyone, but if you enjoy history, you will like this one.

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Germany, 1923 was kindly provided as an ARC by Netgalley and High Bridge Audio. Thank you for allowing me to read this wonderful book!

Release Date 10/10/23

Germany, 1923 takes you though the tumultuous year of 1923. The world itself was in chaos at this time, but Germany in particular was struggling with reparations from World War 1, inflation, the stock market crash, and an overall dislike of the current government setup. These things eventually brought about the rise of Fascism and allowed Hitler to become the terrible dictator he was.

This book was a bit dry at times, and therefore, I do not think it is for everyone. However, as a lover of history, I enjoyed learning about this particular year, and how it impacted the years to come.

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