Sebastian Hafner. A Deal with the Devil: German-Russian Relations Between the First and Second World Wars

"A Deal with the Devil: German-Russian Relations between the First and Second World Wars" is a compact and extremely engaging presentation of the history of the Russian and German peoples, filled with events of historic proportions. With captivating dynamism and literary precision, Sebastian Hafner describes the ups and downs of relations between nations that sometimes fought each other, sometimes forged alliances that represented a deal with the devil for each side. The book begins with Imperial Germany's support for the Bolshevik Revolution and ends with the Hitler-Stalin Pact, the invasion of Poland in 1939, and Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union in 1941.

The original German version of the book was published in 1968 and, at the time, covered the last 50 years of German-Russian relations. In 1988, Hafner's work was republished and abridged to cover the period between the First and Second World Wars, and it was this version that served as the basis for the current Russian translation.

About the author

Sebastian Hafner (1907–1999) was one of Germany's most significant publicists of the postwar period. His works, such as "The Story of a German" and "A Certain Hitler," received widespread acclaim. Hafner was an insightful political critic and a staunch democrat who recognized the rise of National Socialism early on. Hafner's works continue to provide important insights into the history of the 20th century and the threat to democracy posed by authoritarian regimes.

Year: 2025
Language: Russian
Pages: 192
Cover: solid
Publisher: Stein Publishing
ISBN: 978-3-00-081680-2