Opposition and Resistance in Nazi Germany

Opposition and Resistance in Nazi Germany

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. In this innovative new study, Frank McDonough provides a clear account of opposition and resistance towards the Nazi regime from 1933 to 1945 and presents the historical debate surrounding this important aspect of the history of Nazi Germany. The book concentrates on the individuals and groups that resisted and opposed Nazi rule, including the Christian churches, industrial workers, youth groups and sections of the army, whose resistance culminated in the assassination attempt against Hitler in July 1944.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Paperback | 76 pages
  • Dimensions: 154 x 228 x 6mm | 137g
  • Publication date: 06 Sep 2001
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publication City/Country: Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: New
  • ISBN10: 052100358X
  • ISBN13: 9780521003582
  • Bestsellers rank: 394,456

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