{"title":"Tobias Straumann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTobias Straumann\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into historical and economic themes, providing readers with a deep understanding of pivotal moments and figures. His works blend rigorous research with clear analysis, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully crafted texts that illuminate the interplay between history, politics, and economy. Ideal for those interested in educational and reference materials, Straumann's books invite reflection on the forces that have shaped modern societies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-of-hitlers-shadow-by-tobias-straumann-9780192849519","title":"Out of Hitler's Shadow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy were the United States and its Western Allies so lenient after the most atrocious war of all times? \u003cem\u003eOut of Hitler's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e answers this question and considers why the Allies concluded that imposing unrealistic financial conditions on a defeated country would do more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe destruction left by Nazi Germany was horrendous. The occupied countries had been ravaged and plundered, millions of people murdered, cities laid in ashes. There was every reason to make the defeated Germans pay for 'Hitler's debt' as \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e called the gigantic damage inflicted. But whereas the Soviet Union punished East Germany, the Western Allies, at the London Debt Conference (1952), decided to forgo all war-related debts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Republic of Germany—the Western successor state of Nazi Germany—had to settle no more than half of all outstanding debts stemming from pre-war obligations and post-war assistance. Only Israel and private Jewish organisations received reparations from the Federal Republic, but it was a modest amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy were the United States and its Western Allies so lenient after the most atrocious war of all times? \u003cem\u003eOut of Hitler's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e answers this question and considers why the Allies concluded that imposing unrealistic financial conditions on a defeated country would do more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese actions challenged widely held notions of justice. People who had suffered most from the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany were not compensated. The deal was unfair in many ways, but diplomats and politicians had to make hard choices. Five statesmen were particularly bold: U.S. Secretary of State Acheson, German Chancellor Adenauer, French Foreign Minister Schuman, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Ben-Gurion and Foreign Minister Sharett. Tobias Straumann explains why the personalities involved deserve to be remembered for their strategic clarity in the face of enormous resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934175805676,"sku":"9780192849519","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780192849519-out-of-hitler-s-shadow.jpg?v=1783901570"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tobias-straumann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}