A Second German Book [Hardcover] F. and C. Holzwarth Betz

Description

1933 German edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, large tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean. Binding is slightly loose.

This well-worn copy of “A Second German Book” by F. and C. Holzwarth Betz is a testament to its enduring use as a language-learning resource during a turbulent period in German history. Published in 1933, the same year Adolf Hitler rose to power, this textbook likely played a role in teaching German to foreign students amidst the growing tensions and nationalist fervor of the time. While the book’s physical condition reflects its age and frequent use, the pages remain largely intact, preserving the lessons and exercises that helped generations of learners navigate the complexities of the German language. For collectors and readers alike, this edition offers a tangible link to the educational landscape of pre-World War II Germany, a period marked by both cultural vibrancy and the looming shadows of authoritarianism.