Event Dime
Summer of freedom : how 1945 changed the world by Hilmes, Oliver.
- When:
- July 24, 2026 ยท 7:46 PM
- Where:
- May
- Source:
- Fairfax County Public Library
"This colorful post-World War II history brings to life a crucial yet understudied period, through the eyes of both major figures and ordinary people. It was a summer like no one had ever experienced: in the four months from May to September 1945, the old world collapsed, and a new one opened up. The heinous Third Reich was over, ushering in an era of freedom, but also fresh conflicts. With a gripping historical panorama, Oliver Hilmes offers insight into this unprecedented summer, from the pers