Edgar Feuchtwanger, the British historian who lived across the street from Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, has passed away at the age of 100. Born into a Jewish family, Feuchtwanger’s early years were marked by the oppressive rise of Nazi Germany. His personal account of life during this tumultuous period offers a unique insight into the daily realities of living under Hitler’s regime.
Feuchtwanger later moved to Britain, where he became a professor and historian. His book, published in his later years, chronicles his childhood experiences in Munich, providing a rare personal perspective on the events leading up to World War II. The book has been widely read and has contributed to the understanding of the Nazi era from a personal standpoint.
His death marks the end of an era, as few individuals have lived to see the full impact of their early experiences with one of history’s most infamous figures. Feuchtwanger’s legacy is remembered for shedding light on an often overlooked personal narrative within a pivotal moment in modern history.