Historical background. The Frank family ; The Nazis come to power ; The Frank family moves to Amsterdam ; The first years in the Netherlands -- The war years. 263 Prinsengracht ; The persecution of the Jews begins ; The hiding place is made ready ; In hiding ; Daily life ; The Annexe as hiding place ; The helpers ; The diary ; Deportation ; The Annexe abandoned ; The fate of the Annexe's inhabitants -- Events surrounding the diary. First publication ; The distribution of the diary ; The diary comes under attack ; The critical edition -- From canalside house to museum: Saved from demolition ; Establishment of the Anne Frank Stichting ; The official opening ; The sixties ; More visitors and activities ; The year 1992 ; A glimpse into the future.