Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi Party and Führer of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945, is widely viewed as one of the most evil men in history. Driven by rabid anti-Semitism and a belief in the inherent superiority of the Aryan race, Hitler was directly responsible for the outbreak of the Second World War and masterminded the Holocaust, one of worst examples of genocide in human history, in which 6 million Jews lost their lives. His Third Reich was a one-party dictatorship, in which terror and indoctrination were used to quell any potential resistance and millions were sent to their deaths in a vast network of concentration camps. In just 50 minutes, you will find out how Hitler was able to seize power in the previously democratic Germany and learn about his significant role in 20^th century history.

This straightforward and informative book provides a thorough discussion of the key moments in Hitler’s rule, including the global conflict provoked by his territorial expansion and his implementation of the so-called Final Solution. It also features a full biography, a valuable introduction to the political, social and economic context and an evaluation of the impact of his actions, giving you all the essentials about one of history’s great monsters.

About Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was born in a small Austrian town near the German border. He fought in the First World War, and regarded the Treaty of Versailles as a humiliating betrayal of the German people. He became convinced that Germany’s defeat was the work of hidden enemies, including Jews and Communists, and managed to garner a significant amount of support in the chaotic post-war years. After seizing power, he dismantled the country’s democratic institutions and embarked on a program of ruthless repression and territorial expansion. He committed suicide in 1945, as the Allied troops marched on Berlin.

This clear and accessible 53-page book is structured as follows:

• Introduction to Adolf Hitler
• Biography of Adolf Hitler
  • Paternal influences
  • Hitler, the failed artist
  • Four years at war
  • Infiltrating the German Workers’ Party
  • Rise to power
  • The first signs of war
  • Total war
  • Defeat and death
• Context
  • From one war to the next: the humiliating Treaty of Versailles
  • Growing power
• Significant moments
  • Fascism: Nazism’s elder brother
  • The advent of the Third Reich
  • German territorial expansion
  • The age of conquest
  • The destruction of an entire population
  • In the heat of battle
• Impact of Hitler’s actions
• Summary