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A Most Dangerous Book: Tacitus's Germania from the Roman Empire to the Third Reich,Used
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The New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice.Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year.Choice Outstanding title.Winner of Phi Beta Kappa's 2012 Christian Gauss Book Award.'A model of popular intellectual history. . . . In every way, A Most Dangerous Book is a most brilliant achievement.'Washington PostThe riveting story of the Germania and its incarnations and exploitations through the ages.The pope wanted it, Montesquieu used it, and the Nazis pilfered an Italian noble's villa to get it: the Germania, by the Roman historian Tacitus, took on a life of its own as both an object and an ideology. When Tacitus wrote a notveryflattering little book about the ancient Germans in 98 CE, at the height of the Roman Empire, he could not have foreseen that the Nazis would extol it as 'a bible,' nor that Heinrich Himmler, the engineer of the Holocaust, would vow to resurrect Germany on its grounds. But the Germania inspiredand polarizedreaders long before the rise of the Third Reich. In this elegant and captivating history, Christopher B. Krebs, a professor of classics at Harvard University, traces the wideranging influence of the Germania over a fivehundredyear span, showing us how an ancient text rose to take its place among the most dangerous books in the world. 14 blackandwhite illustrations
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Most Dangerous Book: Tacitus's Germania'? A: The book explores the historical significance and influence of Tacitus's Germania from its origin in 98 CE through various interpretations and uses, including its appropriation by the Nazis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book, and what is his background? A: The author is Christopher B. Krebs, a professor of classics at Harvard University, known for his expertise in ancient history and classical literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 303 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or academics? A: The book is suitable for both casual readers interested in history and academics due to its insightful analysis and scholarly approach.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book has received several accolades, including the New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and the Phi Beta Kappa's 2012 Christian Gauss Book Award.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes 14 black-and-white illustrations that enhance the narrative.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A Most Dangerous Book'? A: The book was published on January 1, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the available copies? A: The available copies are listed as 'acceptable' condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the 29055th edition of the book.