The Coming of the Third Reich: How the Nazis Destroyed Democracy and Seized Powe

Description: The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans They started as little more than a gang of extremists and thugs, yet in a few years the Nazis had turned Germany into a one-party state and led one of Europes most advanced nations into moral, physical and cultural ruin and despair. This title explores how the First World War, the Weimar Republic and Great Depression paved the way for Nazi rule. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Impressive . . . perceptive . . . humane . . . the most comprehensive history in any language of the disastrous epoch of the Third Reich IAN KERSHAW AUTHOR OF HITLER THEY STARTED AS little more than a gang of extremists and thugs, yet in a few years the Nazis had turned Germany into a one=party state and led one of Europes most advanced nations into moral,, physical and cultural ruin and despair. In this consummate, compelling and widely acclaimed history Richard Evans reveals how and why it happened, questions whether the rise of Hitler was inevitable and dramatically re-creates the maelstrom of disorder, economic disaster, violence and polarization that gave rise to the terror of the Third Reich. The most gripping account Ive read of German life before and during the rise of the Nazis A.S. BYATT, TIMES LITERARARY SUPPLEMENT, BOOKS OF THE YEAR One of Britains most formidable historians . . . a fluent and impassioned writer, sprinkling his analysis with a series of illuminating character sketches . . . hugely enjoyable RICHARD GOTT, NEW STATESMAN History on a titanic scale, the work of a fine scholar at the height of his powers DANIEL JOHNSON, LITERARY REVIEW A horrifying . . . account of the tsunami of terror and sadism which burst over Germany after the Nazis took power NEAL ASCHERSON, OBSERVER Author Biography Sir Richard J Evans is Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University. His previous books include In Defence of History and Telling Lies About Hitler. He lives outside Cambridge. He was knighted in 2012. Review "Richard J. Evanss "The Coming of the Third Reich"...gives the clearest and most gripping account Ive read of German life before aznd during the rise of the Nazis."--A. S Byatt, in the "Times Literary Supplement""Richard J. Evanss "The Coming of the Third Reich" is an enormous work of synthesis--knowledgable and reliable..."--Mark Mazower in the "New York Times Book Review""[A] first-rate narrative history that informs and educates and may inspire readers to delve even deeper into the subject."--"Booklist"."..Brilliant..."-"Washington Post""The generalist reader, it should be emphasized, is well served. ...The book reads briskly, covers all important areas--social and cultural--and succeeds in its aim of giving "voice to the people who lived through the years with which it deals."--"Denver Post ""One finally puts down this magnificent volume thirsty, on the one hand, for the next installment in the Nazi saga yet still haunted by the questions Evan poses and so masterfully grapples with."Abraham Brumberg, "The Nation""This first part of what will be Evans three-volume history of Hitlers regime is the most comprehensive and convincing work so far on the gall of Weimar and Hitlers rise to power.""Foreign Affairs""Richard J. Evanss "The Coming of the Third Reich"...gives the clearest and most gripping account Ive read of German life before aznd during the rise of the Nazis."--A. S Byatt, in the "Times Literary Supplement""Richard J. Evanss "The Coming of the Third Reich" is an enormous work of synthesis--knowledgable and reliable..."--Mark Mazower in the "New York Times Book Review""[A] first-rate narrative history that informs and educates and may inspire readers to delve even deeper into the subject."--"Booklist"."..Brilliant..."-"Washington Post""The generalist reader, it should be emphasized, is well served. ...The book reads briskly, covers all important areas--social and cultural--and succeeds in its aim of giving "voice to the people who lived through the years with which it deals."--"Denver Post ""One finally puts down this magnificent volume thirsty, on the one hand, for the next installment in the Nazi saga yet still haunted by the questions Evan poses and so masterfully grapples with."Abraham Brumberg, "The Nation""This first part of what will be Evans three-volume history of Hitlers regime is the most comprehensive and convincing work so far on the gall of Weimar and Hitlers rise to power.""Foreign Affairs" Details ISBN0141009756 Author Richard J. Evans Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2004 ISBN-10 0141009756 ISBN-13 9780141009759 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-08-05 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle How the Nazis Destroyed Democracy and Seized Power in Germany Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Edition 1st Pages 656 Short Title COMING OF THE 3RD REICH Birth 1954 Affiliation University of East Anglia DEWEY 943.086 UK Release Date 2004-08-05 Alternative 9780718196806 Audience General NZ Release Date 2004-11-03 AU Release Date 2004-11-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1397756;

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