Germany Between the Wars – From Weimar to Wehrmacht

Course Summary

Explore the extraordinary life and times of the German people from 1918 to the outbreak of war in 1939. Political events, the persuasive methods of charismatic leaders and cultural highs and lows are all considered as we journey through the difficult, but productive Weimar years and the dark decade that witnessed Hitler’s rise to power and preparations for war.

Delivered by Dr Richard Stone:

Richard has long been intrigued by history and fascinated by human creativity. An extended period of tertiary study produced a Degree in Art History and Music along with Diplomas in Art and Design and in Education, followed by a satisfying 30-year career as a teacher and lecturer in independent schools. Throughout his teaching career, Richard also practised as a painter and photographer and satisfied an urge to travel by developing a program of European study tours. Since the mid-90s, Richard has accompanied more than 20 groups of secondary students and adults to various destinations in search of cultural enlightenment. Richard has been teaching at the CAE since 2016, sharing his enthusiasm for history, literature and the arts through a range of talks.