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Hitler: Ascent, 18891939
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A New York Times 2016 Notable Booka Major New Biographyan Extraordinary, Penetrating Study Of The Man Who Has Become The Personification Of Evil.Ullrich Reveals Hitler To Have Been An Eminently Practical Politicianand Frighteningly So. Timely One Of The Best Works On Hitler And The Origins Of The Third Reich To Appear In Recent Years.Kirkus Reviewsan Outstanding Study All The Huge, And Terrible Moments Of The Early Nazi Era Are Dissectedbut The Real Strength Of This Book Is In Disentangling The Personal Story Of Man And Monster.The Guardian (U.K.)For All The Literature About Adolf Hitler There Have Been Just Four Seminal Biographies; This Is The Fifth, A Landmark Work That Sheds Important New Light On Hitler Himself. Drawing On Previously Unseen Papers And A Wealth Of Recent Scholarly Research, Volker Ullrich Reveals The Man Behind The Public Persona, From Hitler'S Childhood To His Failures As A Young Man In Vienna To His Experiences During The First World War To His Rise As A Farright Party Leader. Ullrich Deftly Captures Hitler'S Intelligence, Instinctive Grasp Of Politics, And Gift For Oratory As Well As His Megalomania, Deep Insecurity, And Repulsive Worldview.Many Previous Biographies Have Focused On The Larger Social Conditions That Explain The Rise Of The Third Reich. Ullrich Gives Us A Comprehensive Portrait Of A Postwar Germany Humiliated By Defeat, Wracked By Political Crisis, And Starved By An Economic Depression, But His Real Gift Is To Show Vividly How Hitler Used His Ruthlessness And Political Talent To Shape The Nazi Party And Lead It To Power. For Decades The World Has Tried To Grasp How Hitler Was Possible. By Focusing On The Man At The Center Of It All, On How He Experienced His World, Formed His Political Beliefs, And Wielded Power, This Riveting Biography Brings Us Closer Than Ever To The Answer.Translated From The German By Jefferson Chase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939'? A: The book is a comprehensive biography of Adolf Hitler, exploring his life from childhood through his rise to power and the formation of the Nazi party.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Volker Ullrich, a noted historian and biographer.
- Q: What makes this biography different from others about Hitler? A: Ullrich's work is distinguished by its use of previously unseen papers and recent scholarly research, providing a fresh perspective on Hitler's personal and political life.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 1008 pages, offering an in-depth examination of Hitler's life and the historical context surrounding him.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for extensive reading.
- Q: When was 'Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939' published? A: The book was published on September 6, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is well-suited for academic study due to its thorough research and analysis, making it valuable for students and scholars of history.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include Hitler's political strategies, personal insecurities, and the socio-economic conditions in postwar Germany that facilitated his rise.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photos? A: The primary focus of the book is the text; it does not emphasize illustrations or photos.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from this book? A: The book is ideal for readers interested in history, particularly those looking to understand the complexities of Adolf Hitler's life and the origins of the Third Reich.