{"title":"Monica Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Black\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of history’s darker moments, with a focus on the turbulent political and military landscapes that have shaped modern societies. Her works delve into the complexities of power, ideology, and conflict, shedding light on lesser-known yet pivotal historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly researched narratives that combine detailed historical analysis with engaging storytelling. Whether examining fascist regimes or wartime dynamics, Monica Black's books invite reflection on the forces that haunt nations and influence the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-demon-haunted-land-by-monica-black-9781250813855","title":"A Demon-Haunted Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the aftermath of World War II, a succession of mass supernatural events swept through war-torn Germany. A messianic faith healer rose to extraordinary fame, prayer groups performed exorcisms, and enormous crowds travelled to witness apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Most strikingly, scores of people accused their neighbours of witchcraft, and found themselves in turn hauled into court on charges of defamation, assault, and even murder. What linked these events, in the wake of an annihilationist war and the Holocaust, was a widespread preoccupation with evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many histories emphasise Germany's rapid transition from genocidal dictatorship to liberal democracy, \u003cem\u003eA Demon-Haunted Land\u003c\/em\u003e places in full view the toxic mistrust, profound bitterness, and spiritual malaise that unfolded alongside the economic miracle. Drawing on previously unpublished archival materials, the acclaimed historian Monica Black argues that the surge of supernatural obsessions stemmed from the unspoken guilt and shame of a nation remarkably silent about what was euphemistically called \"the most recent past.\" This shadow history irrevocably changes our view of postwar Germany, revealing the country's fraught emotional life, deep moral disquiet, and the cost of trying to bury a horrific legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240558964972,"sku":"9781250813855","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250813855-a-demon-haunted-land-1.jpg?v=1787919048"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/monica-black.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}