The Weimar Republic
Germany's first democratic government, the Weimar Republic, was beset by problems which included hyperinflation, crippling reparations and the growth of extreme parties; it lasted between 1919 and 1933.
Although non-scholarly, this is an interesting account of Weimar’s collapse, covering the period 1929 – 1933. Taking the form of a heavily annotated timeline, the key events are noted and explained.
A detailed biography of Streseman, one of the Weimar period’s greatest politicians and joint winner of the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize; however, this account from the official Nobel site makes no attempt at a critical evaluation, preferring only praise.
This biography from the BBC discusses Hindenburg, a famous Field Marshall who became the Weimar Republic’s second president from 1925 – 1934; he appointed Hitler as Chancellor.
A detailed and analytical examination of the Weimar era in seven parts – use the link at the bottom of the page to advance. The discussion begins with an in-depth look at how the Treaty of Versailles treated Germany, and moves on to consider the constitution (and its apparent failure), as well as uprisings and culture. The site includes a timeline.
