In this riveting book, Michael Burleigh sets Nazi Germany in a European context, showing how the Third Reich's abandonment of liberal democracy, decency and tolerance was widespread in the Europe of the period. He shows how a radical, pseudo-religious movement, led by an oddity with dazzling demagogic talents, seemed to offer salvation to a German exhausted by war, depression and galloping inflation.
'This is a monumental book.' Richard Overy, Sunday Telegraph
'If I had to recommend one book on the Third Reich, this would be it.' Daniel Johnson, Daily Telegraph
'It is a breathtaking achievement, at once broader and deeper than any other single volume ever published on the subject. Indeed I would go further: it is the product of authentic historical genius.' Niall Ferguson, Sunday Times
'Happily, Michael Burleigh now fills that bibliographical gap, with a readable and highly knowledgeable account of that ghastly period. You will never be bored by this extraordinary book.' Andrew Roberts, Mail on Sunday
- ISBN10 0809093251
- ISBN13 9780809093250
- Publish Date 16 November 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Hill & Wang
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 965
- Language English