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In the Garden of Beasts
Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
Book • 2011
In the Garden of Beasts tells the story of William E. Dodd, the U.S.
Ambassador to Germany from 1933 to 1937, and his family's experiences in Berlin as they witness the rise of Nazi Germany.
The book explores the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the Dodds' initial naivety and eventual horror at the unfolding events.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Erik Larson provides a vivid picture of this pivotal period in history.
Ambassador to Germany from 1933 to 1937, and his family's experiences in Berlin as they witness the rise of Nazi Germany.
The book explores the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the Dodds' initial naivety and eventual horror at the unfolding events.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Erik Larson provides a vivid picture of this pivotal period in history.
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