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Zeppelin!: Germany and the Airship, 19001939,Used
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An absorbing chronicle of the elegant airborne leviathan that at the beginning of the 20th century promised to revolutionize luxury travel, scientific exploration, and warfare.'Whenever the airship flew over a village, or whenever she flew over a lonely field on which some peasants were working, a tremendous shout of joy rose up in the air towards Count Zeppelin's miracle ship which, in the imagination of all who saw her, suggested some supernatural creature.' As this paean to the Zeppelin from an early20thcentury issue of the German newspaper Thringer Zeitung makes clear, the airship inspired a unique sense of awe. These phenomenal rigid, lighterthanair craftthe invention of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (18381917)approached the size of a small village. Although they moved slowly, there was no mistaking their excitingor ominouspotential. Friends of the machine believed that it would revolutionize commerce, carry scientists to otherwise inaccessible places, and deliver bombs with great accuracy. Before the airplane proved its reliability and superior practicalityand before the fiery crash of the Hindenburg in 1937Zeppelins made a deep impression on the minds of Europeans, especially in Germany.In Zeppelin! Guillaume de Syon offers a captivating history of this technological wonder, from development and production to its impact on German culture and society. De Syon chronicles the various ways in which the airships were usedtransport, war, exploration, and propagandaand details the attempts by successive German governmentsautocratic, democratic, fascist to coopt Count Zeppelin's invention. Between 1900 and 1939, Germans saw the Zeppelin as a symbol of national progress, and de Syon uses the airship to better understand the dynamics of German society and the place of technology within it. Though few people actually flew in any of the 119 Zeppelins built, the rigid airship made one of the strongest impressions of any flying machine on Europe's collective memory. Six decades later, there is still a mystique surrounding these technological leviathans, one that Zeppelin! addresses with insight and wit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Zeppelin!: Germany and the Airship, 1900–1939'? A: 'Zeppelin!: Germany and the Airship, 1900–1939' delves into the history and cultural impact of airships, particularly the Zeppelin, during the early 20th century in Germany.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Guillaume de Syon, who provides an in-depth look at the development and societal implications of Zeppelins.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 312 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of the subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Zeppelin!: Germany and the Airship, 1900–1939'? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Zeppelin!: Germany and the Airship, 1900–1939' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been used and is in pristine condition.
- Q: What themes does the book cover regarding the use of Zeppelins? A: The book discusses various themes, including transportation, warfare, exploration, and propaganda related to the use of Zeppelins in German society.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book provides historical context, examining the societal dynamics in Germany between 1900 and 1939, particularly how the Zeppelin symbolized national progress.
- Q: What makes the Zeppelin significant according to the book? A: According to the book, the Zeppelin represents a technological marvel that inspired awe and was perceived as a potential revolution in travel and warfare.
- Q: Does the book address the decline of the Zeppelin's popularity? A: Yes, the book discusses the decline in the Zeppelin's prominence, particularly following the Hindenburg disaster in 1937 and the rise of airplanes.