The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B003X4R6GQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 164 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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A classic book for students of World War II in Europe J. Chambers I first read The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich in high school about 3-4 years after it was published. My best friend had read it, and he pushed his copy on me, urging me to read it too, which I did. My second reading was recently. With more than fifty years between readings, the book came across very differently this time. Since the book was published . Should be required reading. Elliott What is to say about this book. It should be considered among the most important books written. Well researched yet reads like it should, written by a journalist. The fact that Shirer was there adds to the intensity of the narrative. This should be required reading for any person seeking to understand the how the world can spiral into insanity. Particular. "An incredibly voluminous book, true to its title" according to Christian R. Unger. It took me about six month to get through this title. The "problem" is not that it is badly written (far from it, it actually is quite a good read), and although there is some repetition and it is hard to keep track of all the names, the reason is that it becomes incredibly depressing.I started this book because I grew up in Germany and wanted to know mor
With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic.Now, many years after the end of World War II, it may seem incredible that our most valued institutions and way of life were threatened by the menace that Hitler and the Third Reich represented. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer's description of events and the cast of characters who played such pivotal roles in defining the course Europe was to take is unforgettable.Benefiting from his many