Shattered Past

The book delves into the stark contrast between the traumatic memories of children raised in the ruins of the Third Reich and the prosperous lives of contemporary German youth. It offers a critical analysis of Germany's twentieth-century history, examining the dissonance between its wartime atrocities and later democratic success. Authors Konrad Jarausch and Michael Geyer argue for a reinterpretation of Germany's past, emphasizing themes of rupture and conflict rather than continuity, particularly in light of events like the fall of Communism and national reunification.