First published 1999
As America's most trusted correspondent in Europe, William Shirer reports the imminent war through his CBS Radio broadcasts. With vivid immediacy, his reportage captures the tense atmosphere of the pre-war period, chronicling the events that will soon plunge the world into darkness. Shirer's daughter and a noted historian provide context to illuminate this masterful chronicler's life and work. At the emotional core, Shirer's broadcasts convey the human experience of a world on the brink of catastrophic conflict.
Genres: history, 20th-century, non-fiction, journalism
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: biographical, historical-fiction
Setting: Germany, United States
Period: 1933-1945
478 pages · Paperback · Overlook Books