Abstract
This presentation explores the life of Walther Rathenau, a prominent businessman who became a well-respected Foreign Minister of Germany during the Weimar Republic. Even though Rathenau was ambivalent about his Jewish heritage, the radical right could not tolerate a Jew having so much influence on German policy. In 1922, Rathenau was assassinated. Had he lived, Rathenau would have been a very formidable opponent of the Nazis, and Hitler might never have assumed the chancellorship in 1933.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| State | Published - Nov 14 2014 |
| Event | CAHSS Intellectual Conversations - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, United States Duration: Jul 1 2010 → Jun 30 2011 |
Seminar
| Seminar | CAHSS Intellectual Conversations |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Fort Lauderdale |
| Period | 7/1/10 → 6/30/11 |
Disciplines
- European History
- Jewish Studies
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