Beth A. Griech-Polelle is assistant professor of modern European history at Bowling Green State University.

“Von Galen is a fascinating figure, and his action raises important questions concerning resistance in totalitarian regimes. This clearly written book about von Galen is backed by meticulous scholarship.”—Walter Laqueur“Griech-Polelle debunks the myth of von Galen and writes with authority not only in history but also in theology, understanding well the inner workings of the Church and the climate in which von Galen worked.”—Michael Berenbaum

Beth A. Griech-Polelle is assistant professor of modern European history at Bowling Green State University.

“Von Galen is a fascinating figure, and his action raises important questions concerning resistance in totalitarian regimes. This clearly written book about von Galen is backed by meticulous scholarship.”—Walter Laqueur“Griech-Polelle debunks the myth of von Galen and writes with authority not only in history but also in theology, understanding well the inner workings of the Church and the climate in which von Galen worked.”—Michael Berenbaum

Beth A. Griech-Polelle is assistant professor of modern European history at Bowling Green State University.

“Von Galen is a fascinating figure, and his action raises important questions concerning resistance in totalitarian regimes. This clearly written book about von Galen is backed by meticulous scholarship.”—Walter Laqueur“Griech-Polelle debunks the myth of von Galen and writes with authority not only in history but also in theology, understanding well the inner workings of the Church and the climate in which von Galen worked.”—Michael Berenbaum