Mary Fulbrook

About the Author

Mary Fulbrook is a distinguished historian and Professor of German History at University College London, where she has shaped scholarly understanding of modern European history through her incisive analyses of authoritarian regimes and their societal impacts. Renowned for her meticulous research and nuanced explorations of memory, justice, and state power, Fulbrook's work bridges the personal and political dimensions of 20th-century Germany. Her acclaimed books, including Reckonings: Legacies of Nazi Persecution and the Quest for Justice and The People's State: East German Society from Hitler to Honecker, illuminate the enduring legacies of totalitarianism, while the Chinese edition of Reckonings extends her insights to global audiences. With a career spanning decades, Fulbrook continues to influence debates on historical reckoning and human resilience.