Dr. Stackelberg is a retired Professor of History Emeritus with a distinguished academic background from Harvard, the University of Vermont, and the University of Massachusetts. After a thirty-year teaching career, he has authored six books and numerous scholarly articles. His work is characterized by deep historical inquiry and meticulous research, offering insightful perspectives on his chosen subjects. Readers can expect rigorous analysis and a profound understanding of historical events.
Combines a narrative overview with chronological, bibliographical and tabular information to cover major aspects of Nazi Germany. This guide surveys topics such as: the origins and consolidation of the Nazi regime, Nazi dictatorship in action, Nazi foreign policy, Second World War, Holocaust, opposition to the regime, and the legacy of Nazism.
This book is the fourth volume of Dr. Stackelberg's memoirs. It covers the years from 1999 to 2012, years of productive scholarship and declining health.
The book offers a detailed narrative of Nazi Germany, exploring its development within the broader framework of German history from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. It delves into the political, social, and cultural dynamics that shaped the era, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the factors that led to the rise and fall of the Nazi regime.
Childhood and Youth in Germany and the United States, 1935-1967
The memoir recounts the unique childhood of Roderick Stackelberg, who was born in Munich in 1935 to an American mother and a German father. His formative years were shaped by the tumultuous environment of Nazi Germany and the Second World War. The narrative explores his experiences growing up during this dark period and the eventual return to America with his mother in 1946, offering insights into the impact of historical events on personal identity and family dynamics.
Continuing the personal narrative from previous volumes, this book delves into Roderick Stackelberg's life from 1983 to 1998. It emphasizes his commitment to sharing his experiences authentically while maintaining an engaging and aesthetically pleasing style. The themes of honesty and reflection that characterized his earlier works remain central, providing insight into his journey and the evolution of his thoughts during this period.
Focusing on his journey through academia, this second volume of Rod Stackelberg's autobiography details his transition from high school teaching in Vermont to pursuing a PhD in modern European history, which he achieved in 1974 after an 18-year gap since his undergraduate degree at Harvard. The narrative explores his personal and professional growth, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of his educational path, and continues from where his first volume left off.
"Hitler's Germany" offers a comprehensive narrative of Nazi Germany within the broader context of German history. The updated second edition includes expanded analyses of fascism, antisemitism, and the Holocaust, alongside new chapters on social policies and culture. It serves as an essential resource for understanding this pivotal period.