AboutMichael FitzGerald Expertise I am an expert in German history between 1918 and 1945, particularly with regard to the Nazi era. I am also very knowledgeable about most areas of philosophy (I have an honours degree in the subject) and am able to answer questions on that subject too. In addition, I am very knowledgeable about poetry. One of my hobbies is also politics, mainly British and European though I follow the US political scene as well. Another one is the history of crime and punishment and British social history (the two often overlap!) I am willing to answer questions on all the above issues.
Experience Author of two published works, 'Storm Troopers of Satan,' an account of the lunatic fringes of Nazi ideology, and 'Adolf Hitler: A Portrait,' a biography of the German dictator. 'Adolf Hitler' was published in July 2006 by the top history publisher Spellmount and was named historical biography of the month by the Good Book Guide. I correspond with Ian Kershaw, Peter Stachura, Jeremy Noakes, Roger Moorhouse and Stan Lauryssens. I have undertaken research for radio, television, newspapers and magazines
Organizations Society of Authors
Education/Credentials I have an Honours degree in philosophy.
Awards and Honors LT prize for poetry
Historical Biography of the month, Good Book Guide
AxysSally writes on 2007-07-11 16:05:49
The above answer is absolutely incorrect. Womens positions were lowered under the nazis. They were discouraged from being educated and were relegated to the status of baby machine and house slave.
SS Helferin writes on 2007-12-02 15:50:52
I totally disagree with the above reply. Being a German woman and having 2 Grandma's and other elderly german women relatives who lived through the National Socialist times, I can assure you that none of them were 'house slaves' or simply 'baby making machines'! They were all highly educated, had good jobs, did their bit for the German war effort, and yes, they also had their children to look after as well! So to say that a woman's rights under the Nazi's was lowered is in my eyes, and even more importantly, through the eyes of my relatives who actually lived through those times, is totally false.
emily writes on 2008-03-23 10:32:19
parts of the answer correct, others not.
for example, education under the nazis for women was higly propaganda. they were encouraged through education to simply prepare to be mothers, nothing else.
jobs for women under the nazis were also poor. after 1936, women werent allowed to be judges or even sit in a jury because they "couldnt think logically". university education for women was discouraged.
etc etc etc.
goes on.
get facts right?!
