First published 2022
In the wake of World War I, a new political force emerges in Germany: the Social Democratic Party. As the country grapples with economic turmoil and social upheaval, this band of socialist reformers fights to transform the nation. But their lofty dreams of equality and justice soon collide with the realities of power. Russell chronicles the party's dramatic ascent and its eventual downfall, painting a vivid portrait of the volatile politics that would shape the course of 20th-century Europe.
Genres: history, 20th-century, political-science, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-drama
Setting: Germany
Period: 20th-century
216 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press