The Weimar century

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This remarkable book explores how a group of German intellectuals persecuted by Hitler contributed to the defeat of Fascism and reshaped the postwar world. Udi Greenberg's groundbreaking research brings key figures to life, illustrating how they formed a Cold War community in the West that ultimately triumphed over Communism and laid the groundwork for contemporary society. The narrative reveals the extent to which postwar Germans misunderstood their historical context, highlighting the critical role five émigrés played in establishing West Germany's democratic culture. Their experiences during the Weimar era, shaped by exile in America, informed their thinking upon their return, enabling the political miracle of the Federal Republic. This study examines the fate of German political theorists exiled by Hitler and their influence on American Cold War ideology. Greenberg's archival discoveries and interpretations dramatically reshape scholarship by illustrating how these intellectuals ushered the world into a "Weimar century." In an era of transnational history, the book emphasizes the importance of studying the exchange of ideas across distances. It offers a lucid and balanced examination of how these émigrés significantly influenced the ideological and strategic self-understanding of the West during the Cold War.