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A review by kessler21
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer
5.0
This is a definitive history of the Nazi party. Their rise to power through the political maneuverings, deceit, and violence of Hitler, all the way to his fall as a megalomaniac.
The most interesting part to me was the political maneuverings and risk Hitler took as he came to power and the world stood by, either scared of another World War or too trusting. As well as how close Hitler was to assassination.
The history is an interesting perspective because it is written by an American journalist who reported from Germany pre-war as well as from the German front during the first year of World War 2. He also covered the Nuremburg Trials.
Due to its subject matter and length, there are dry points but there are so many details that are fascinating as you see a million little pieces come together that created Nazi Germany.
The most interesting part to me was the political maneuverings and risk Hitler took as he came to power and the world stood by, either scared of another World War or too trusting. As well as how close Hitler was to assassination.
The history is an interesting perspective because it is written by an American journalist who reported from Germany pre-war as well as from the German front during the first year of World War 2. He also covered the Nuremburg Trials.
Due to its subject matter and length, there are dry points but there are so many details that are fascinating as you see a million little pieces come together that created Nazi Germany.