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The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony

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By Carol Diethe

Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche was the sister of the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. She was a complex and enigmatic woman who played a significant role in the development of the Nazi ideology.

Forgotten Fatherland: The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony

by Ben Macintyre

4 out of 5

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In 1889, Elisabeth married Bernhard Förster, a German anti-Semite and racist. The couple moved to Paraguay in 1893, where they founded a utopian colony called New Germany. The colony was based on the principles of Aryan supremacy and eugenics.

New Germany was a failure. The colonists were plagued by disease and conflict. In 1900, Bernhard Förster was killed by a member of the colony. Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche returned to Germany in 1901.

After her return to Germany, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche continued to promote the Nazi ideology. She edited her brother's writings and used them to support her own racist and anti-Semitic views.

Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche was a complex and contradictory figure. She was a devoted sister to Friedrich Nietzsche, but she also embraced the racist and anti-Semitic views that her brother had rejected. Her role in the development of the Nazi ideology is a reminder of the dangers of unchecked hatred and intolerance.

The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony

In her book, Carol Diethe provides a fascinating and well-researched account of Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche's life and her role in the development of the Nazi ideology. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Diethe paints a vivid portrait of a complex and enigmatic woman who played a significant role in the history of the 20th century.

Diethe's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Nazi ideology and the role of women in the rise of fascism. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked hatred and intolerance.

Praise for The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony

"A fascinating and well-researched account of a complex and enigmatic woman who played a significant role in the history of the 20th century." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Nazi ideology and the role of women in the rise of fascism." - The Guardian

"A cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked hatred and intolerance." - The Washington Post

About the Author

Carol Diethe is a historian and author. She is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. Diethe is the author of several books, including The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony.

Forgotten Fatherland: The True Story of Nietzsche's Sister and Her Lost Aryan Colony

by Ben Macintyre

4 out of 5