Hitler and Nazi Germany - Jackson Spielvogel

P> A brief, yet comprehensive survey of the Third Reich based
on current research findings and written for general readers who want a deeper
view of this period in German history. Provides a balanced approach in
examining Hitler's role in the history of the Third Reich. KEY TOPICS:
Coverage ranges from the economic, social, and political forces that made
possible the rise and growth of Nazism as well as the institutional, cultural,
and social life of the Third Reich, the Second World War, and the Holocaust.
Traces the rise of Hitler and the growth of the Nazi party in the context of
the political, economic, and social problems of Weimar Germany. Presents Hitler
from the perspective of the influences on his early development, character
traits, oratorical skills, and his messianic pretensions. provides an analysis
of Hitler's ideology based on extensive quotations from his writings and
speeches. examines the social composition and membership of the Nazi party and
its leaders. New topics include material on: culture and society in Nazi
Germany; youth in Germany during World War II; an in-depth look at the
Holocaust and anti-Semitism in Germany. MARKET: Appropriate as a
reference book for history, political science, and literature professionals.