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The Nazi Dictatorship

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The Nazi Dictatorship by Sir Ian Kershaw is a landmark study of the Third Reich, offering a comprehensive exploration of the major themes and debates surrounding Nazism. It covers topics including the Holocaust, Hitler's authority and leadership, Nazi foreign policy, and the lasting impact on Germany, including issues relating to unification.
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Unquestionably the most authoritative, balanced, readable, and meticulously documented introduction to the Third Reich. - International History Review

Sir Ian Kershaw is regarded by many as the world’s leading authority on Hitler and the Third Reich. Known for his clear and accessible style when dealing with complex historical issues, his work has redefined the way we look at this period of modern European history.

The Nazi Dictatorship is Kershaw’s landmark study of the Third Reich. It covers the major themes and debates relating to Nazism, including the Holocaust, Hitler’s authority and leadership, Nazi foreign policy, and the aftermath, including issues surrounding Germany’s unification.

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Praised as "the most authoritative, balanced, readable, and meticulously documented introduction to the Third Reich" by the International History Review, this work is also described as "impressive... acute... extraordinary" by the English Historical Review and "the best short introduction to the study of Hitler's Germany" by the European History Quarterly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474240956

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Sir Ian Kershaw is a leading authority on Hitler and the Third Reich. Among his publications is the internationally acclaimed two volume biography Hitler (1998 and 2000). He is a Fellow of the British Academy and the Royal Historical Society and was knighted in 2002 for services to the field of history.

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