The Coming of the Third Reich

The Coming of the Third Reich

Before World War I, Germany was Europe's wealthiest and most powerful economy, and anti-Semitism was a prominent political marginality. Yet, the Nazis, initially a group of extremists and thugs, transformed Germany into a one-party dictatorship within a few years, leading a highly educated nation to moral, material, and cultural ruin and despair.
This book explores the psychology of Nazi party members through the history, society and culture of Germany, restores the process of the Nazis' seizure of power, reveals why opponents failed to stop them, and vividly reproduces the chaos, economic disasters, violence, and social polarization that led to the advent of the Third Reich.
A detailed analysis of the Nazis' rise to power offers lessons for today. Although Nazi rule lasted only twelve years, it profoundly influenced the course of 20th-century history and left a deep imprint on modern thought. Exploring the psychology of Nazis, understanding why their opponents failed to stop them, and grasping the nature and workings of the Nazi dictatorship—and drawing lessons from it to prevent a recurrence—are still essential today.
Seeking the roots of fascism and populism within Germany's unique history—the rise of the Nazis cannot be simply dismissed as a unique product of the German nation; the complex economic and social factors at play could plunge any nation into violence. This book details how Germany, after experiencing World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation, and the Great Depression, gradually descended into authoritarian rule; and how the political, economic, and social developments of the Weimar Republic provided a breeding ground for radical ideas.
A panoramic history of Nazi Germany written by a famous historian for ordinary readers. Based on detailed historical materials and rich details, Evans has brilliantly achieved a perfect combination of vivid language, rigorous analysis and powerful explanation, and objectively and accurately presents all aspects of German society before the rise of the Nazis from a neutral perspective.
Media outlets including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian have all recommended it.

2020-02-01

九州出版社

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