An American in Hitler's Berlin: Abraham Plotkin's Diary, 1932-33 by Abraham Plot

Description: An American in Hitler's Berlin by Abraham Plotkin, Catherine Collomp, Bruno Groppo An American labor leaders eyewitness perspective on the rise of Nazi power in Weimar-era Berlin FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first published edition of the diary of Abraham Plotkin, an American labor leader of immigrant Jewish origin who lived in Berlin between November 1932 and May 1933. A firsthand account of the Weimar Republics final months and the early rise of Nazi power in Germany, Plotkins diary focuses on the German working class, the labor movement, and the plight of German Jews. Plotkin investigated Berlins social conditions with the help of German Social-Democratic leaders whose analyses of the situation he records alongside his own. Compared to the writings of other American observers of the Third Reich, Plotkins diary is unique in style, scope, themes, and time span. Most accounts of Hitlers rise to power emphasize political institutions by focusing on the Nazi partys clashes with other political forces. In contrast, Plotkin is especially attentive to socioeconomic factors, providing an alternative view from the left that stems from his access to key German labor and socialist leaders. Chronologically, the diary reports on the moment when Hitlers seizure of power was not yet inevitable and when leaders on the left still believed in a different outcome of the crisis, but it also includes Plotkins account of the complete destruction of German labor in May 1933. Notes An American labor leaders eyewitness perspective on the rise of Nazi power in Weimar-era Berlin Author Biography Catherine Collomp is a professor of American history at Université Paris VII-Denis Diderot and the author of several books and many articles on American labor and immigration history. Bruno Groppo, a specialist of comparative labor history, is a researcher at the Centre National de la Scientifique (Paris). Table of Contents Acknowledgments vii Abbreviations xi Introduction xiii Catherine Collomp and Bruno GroppoAbraham Plotkins Diary October-November 1932 3 December 1932 31 January 1933 85 February 1933 137Abraham Plotkin The Destruction of the Labor Movement in Germany 175 Brief Chronology of Political Events in Germany, 1930-33 197 Index 201Illustrations follow page 136 Review "Plotkins writing is lively and conveys a vivid portrayal of German political and economic life on the eve of the Nazi takeover. It also provides an excellent sense of the impact of the Great Depression on German society. A valuable contribution to German history, labor history, and Jewish history." Vicki Caron, author of Uneasy Asylum: France and the Jewish Refugee Crisis, 1933-1942 "Once I started reading this work, I could not put it down. Plotkins diary is a remarkable analysis from the bottom up of German society, working-class institutions, and politics in the period of transition from the Weimar Republic to the rise of Hitler. A very important book." Fraser Ottanelli, University of South Florida Promotional An American labor leaders eyewitness perspective on the rise of Nazi power in Weimar-era Berlin Long Description This is the first published edition of the diary of Abraham Plotkin, an American labor leader of immigrant Jewish origin who lived in Berlin between November 1932 and May 1933. A firsthand account of the Weimar Republics final months and the early rise of Nazi power in Germany, Plotkins diary focuses on the German working class, the labor movement, and the plight of German Jews. Plotkin investigated Berlins social conditions with the help of German Social-Democratic leaders whose analyses of the situation he records alongside his own.Most accounts of Hitlers rise to power emphasize political institutions by focusing on the Nazi partys clashes with other political forces. In contrast, Plotkin is especially attentive to socioeconomic factors, providing an alternative view from the left that stems from his access to key German labor and socialist leaders. Chronologically, the diary reports on the moment when Hitlers seizure of power was not yet inevitable and when leaders on the left still believed in a different outcome of the crisis, but it also includes Plotkins account of the complete destruction of German labor in May 1933. Review Text Plotkins writing is lively and conveys a vivid portrayal of German political and economic life on the eve of the Nazi takeover. It also provides an excellent sense of the impact of the Great Depression on German society. A valuable contribution to German history, labor history, and Jewish history. Vicki Caron, author of Uneasy Asylum: France and the Jewish Refugee Crisis, 1933-1942 Once I started reading this work, I could not put it down. Plotkins diary is a remarkable analysis from the bottom up of German society, working-class institutions, and politics in the period of transition from the Weimar Republic to the rise of Hitler. A very important book. Fraser Ottanelli, University of South Florida Review Quote "We have almost no eyewitness accounts of this period from nonjournalist observers and certainly none from the perspective of an American working-class observer. This work adds significantly to our knowledge on the history of internationalist trade unionism in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, which is under-researched for this period. Highly recommended."--Dorothee Schneider, coauthor of "My Life in Germany before and after January 30, 1933": Refugee Memoirs and Experiences Description for Bookstore This is the first published edition of the diary of Abraham Plotkin, an American labor leader of immigrant Jewish origin who lived in Berlin between November 1932 and May 1933. A firsthand account of the Weimar Republics final months and the early rise of Nazi power in Germany, Plotkins diary focuses on the German working class, the labor movement, and the plight of German Jews. Plotkin investigated Berlins social conditions with the help of German Social-Democratic leaders whose analyses of the situation he records alongside his own. Most accounts of Hitlers rise to power emphasize political institutions by focusing on the Nazi partys clashes with other political forces. In contrast, Plotkin is especially attentive to socioeconomic factors, providing an alternative view from the left that stems from his access to key German labor and socialist leaders. Chronologically, the diary reports on the moment when Hitlers seizure of power was not yet inevitable and when leaders on the left still believed in a different outcome of the crisis, but it also includes Plotkins account of the complete destruction of German labor in May 1933. Details ISBN0252075595 Author Bruno Groppo Short Title AMER IN HITLERS BERLIN Publisher University of Illinois Press Language English ISBN-10 0252075595 ISBN-13 9780252075599 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint University of Illinois Press Subtitle Abraham Plotkins Diary, 1932-33 Country of Publication United States Edited by Bruno Groppo Place of Publication Baltimore Birth 1892 Death 1988 DOI 10.1604/9780252075599 UK Release Date 2008-12-12 NZ Release Date 2008-12-12 US Release Date 2008-12-12 Pages 272 Publication Date 2008-12-12 Alternative 9780252033612 DEWEY 943.155086092 Illustrations 21 black & white photographs, 1 table Audience General AU Release Date 2008-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161658562;

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