Berlin Diaries, 1940-1945

Author: Marie Vassiltchikov
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred A. Knopf., 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark

Marie Vassiltchikov’s Berlin Diaries, 1940-1945 chronicles the harrowing daily existence within the German capital during the Second World War, offering an intimate glimpse into a society under siege. Her personal observations present a vivid tableau of wartime privations, relentless air raids, and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. The narrative illustrates the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable destruction and the gradual unraveling of a nation. This compelling memoir details the social dynamics and political undercurrents of a city grappling with its fate, providing an invaluable historical document. It stands as a poignant testament to the human experience during one of history’s darkest periods.