It is rumored the books there were burnt was about sexual deprivation, gay, lesbian, transsexual in nature. Can you find any information on this?
It is also stated it was done to destabilize the German society after the central bankers devalued the currency. Is this true?
Can you give me a timeline from 1900 to the end of WWII on the German currency vs historical happenings and the way the German currency was valued and who controlled the German currency and when?
Regarding the books that were burned by the Nazis during WWII, it is true that many works considered "degenerate" or "un-German" were targeted, including those that touched on themes of sexuality and gender, such as works discussing sexual deprivation, homosexuality, and other related topics. The Nazis sought to suppress any literature that they deemed to be at odds with their ideology, which included condemning and attempting to erase LGBTQ+ perspectives and voices from public discourse.
As for the claim that the book burnings were carried out to destabilize German society after the central bankers devalued the currency, there is no direct evidence to support this assertion. The primary motivation behind the book burnings was ideological censorship and the suppression of dissenting voices, rather than a response to economic events such as currency devaluation.
Regarding the timeline of the German currency from 1900 to the end of WWII, here is a brief overview:
- Before World War I: The German currency, the Mark, was relatively stable. However, the outbreak of World War I led to economic strain and inflation.
- 1920s: Following World War I, Germany faced hyperinflation, leading to the devaluation of the Mark. This period of economic turmoil had significant social and political consequences.
- 1930s: The global economic depression, combined with the reparations Germany had to pay after World War I, further strained the German economy. This economic instability contributed to the rise of the Nazi party.
- 1940s: During World War II, the German economy was focused on supporting the war effort, leading to additional inflation and economic hardships for the general population.
- End of WWII: By the end of WWII in 1945, Germany was in ruins both economically and socially, with the currency in disarray.
The German currency was under the control of various entities at different points in history, including the German government, the Reichsbank (the central bank of Germany), and ultimately the Nazi regime during WWII. The economic history of Germany during this period was deeply intertwined with political events, leading to significant instability and hardship for the population.