Rather than being accepted by all of German society; the Nazi regime was resisted in both passive and active forms. This re-issued volume examines opposition to National Socialism by Germans during the Third Reich in its broadest sense. It considers individual and organized nonconformity; opposition; and resistance ranging from symbolic acts of disobedience to organized assassination attempts; and looks at how disparate groups such as the Jewish community; churches; conservatives; communists; socialists; and the military all defied the regime in their own ways.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful. Rise; fall; and rebirth of friendship between two revolutionary titansBy Steven PetersonThe focus of this book is the friendship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson; the decline of that friendship; and its recurrence due to the efforts of Dr. Benjamin Rush after Jefferson's presidency ended.The book reads well and is to the point. Other books; of course; have dealt; in one way or another; with the friendship explored here.But that is the focus of this work--not one part of a longer work on Jefferson or Adams. They came to know one another as the colonies' relationship with British Empire began to worsen dramatically. They worked together in the Continental Congress and served on the committee to draft a rationale for breaking ties with the Empire and declaring independence.Their friendship deepened as they served abroad in a diplomatic assignment. Too; Abigail Adams; John's wife; became friends with Jefferson--who reciprocated. However; as the book details; politics undid the friendship. Jefferson became skeptical of Washington's presidency (and especially Cabinet members such as Alexander Hamilton). When Adams was elected to follow Washington--with Jefferson serving as Vice President--their friendship was undermined. When Jefferson assumed the presidency; there was no rapprochement between the two. After Jefferson left the presidency; a mutual friend--Dr. Benjamin Rush--strove to ignite a renewal of their friendship. He succeeded quite well. From that point to the ends of their lives (on the same day--July 4); their friendship was renewed and their correspondence dealt with a wide array of issues.A fine book on an important American friendship. . . .19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Great minds (sometimes) think alikeBy Tom O'BedlamIn Agony and Eloquence Daniel Mallock illuminates the decades-long relationship between two of our founding fathers; one that would rise and fall in its friendship but never in its mutual respect. He provides context for their political and societal disagreements by providing essential descriptions of the world in transition in which they lived. One might expect Mr. Mallock to favor Mr. Adams in his critique as they are both natives of Quincy; yet his approach is even-handed; showing the finery and faults of each of these great men. This book is quite an accomplishment; and I look forward to the author's next endeavor.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Early American Democracy Conflicts Behind the ScenesBy Alfred C. BaumgartReceived on time and product was exactly as advertised. I learned more from this book regarding politics in the formation of our great nation. This book taught me more about politics over 200 yrs ago and brought a lot of depth with detail to my thoughts. Not much has changed in politics and this book helped me understand the true conflicts our forefathers were dealing with. I cannot recommend a better book to understand how great people can be quickly vilified to serve the agendas of competing politicians. It never occurred to me that this could be as brutal to these people who had the courage to stand up and fight for the great nation we live in.
