Post-WWI Europe: From Recovery to the Rise of Fascism

CrashCourse

This educational video from Crash Course European History explores the complex period immediately following World War I. Host John Green examines how Europe attempted to recover from catastrophe, juxtaposing the cultural explosion of the "Roaring Twenties" with deep-seated economic instability and social trauma. The narrative covers the technological advancements that changed daily life, the ongoing struggles of veterans, and the shifting roles of women in society, while also detailing the catastrophic economic conditions like the German hyperinflation that destabilized the region.