Hitler: A Biography
Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw, published by W. W. Norton on January 18, 2010, is a comprehensive exploration of Adolf Hitler’s life and the factors that contributed to his rise to power. This reprint edition spans 1,030 pages and is presented in English. Kershaw delves into Hitler’s early years as a struggling artist in Vienna and traces his journey to becoming one of history’s most infamous leaders, providing a detailed account of the political landscape of Europe during his reign.
Readers will find a meticulously researched narrative that draws on previously untapped sources, including Goebbels’s diaries, to illuminate the complexities of Nazi radicalism and the Holocaust. Kershaw addresses significant questions surrounding Hitler’s methods of gaining and maintaining control, offering insights into the societal conditions that enabled his actions. This biography serves as a critical resource for those interested in historical and biographical studies, particularly regarding Germany and the broader context of European history.
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“Magisterial . . . anyone who wishes to understand the Third Reich must read Kershaw.”—Niall Ferguson
“The Hitler biography of the twenty-first century” (Richard J. Evans), Ian Kershaw’s Hitler is a one-volume masterpiece that will become the standard work. From Hitler’s origins as a failed artist in fin-de-siecle Vienna to the terrifying last days in his Berlin bunker, Kershaw’s richly illustrated biography is a mesmerizing portrait of how Hitler attained, exercised, and retained power. Drawing on previously untapped sources, such as Goebbels’s diaries, Kershaw addresses the crucial questions about the unique nature of Nazi radicalism, about the Holocaust, and about the poisoned European world that allowed Hitler to operate so effectively.
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