Roger Manvell (1909–1987)

This is a detailed, almost legalistic exploration of Himmler's life drawn on multiple primary sources, including those from Himmler and writings/recollections of Adolf Eichmann, negotiating parties, and more. A lot also is covered on his tutor in Nazi philosophy Reinhard Heydrich and Felix Kersten his ambitious massage therapist working to free Jews from the Holocaust. Apparently, Himmler actually allowed himself to be an agent in this and even put out feelers to Western powers seeking to show more surrender and join forces against Russian in a post-Hitler Germany, which Hitler was very disappointed to learn. In the chaos of spring 1945 Hitler's denunciation of Himmler was slow to circulate. The book includes very detailed reporting of Himmler's final flight over his last several days before finally committing suicide while under arrest. show less

I'm fascinated with history. I bought this book out of curiosity. I never knew much of Goering. To learn why and how he fell into Hitler's regime was interesting.

This book does a great job in detailing how complex Goering was. A self centered man that was obsessed with the finer things in life. I learned how hatred and jealousy were a huge factor behind Hitler and his army.

For a history lover, I suggest this book. It was a slow read for me, but well worth it.

I'm fascinated with history. I bought this book out of curiosity. I never knew much of Goering. To learn why and how he fell into Hitler's regime was interesting.

This book does a great job in detailing how complex Goering was. A self centered man that was obsessed with the finer things in life. I learned how hatred and jealousy were a huge factor behind Hitler and his army.

For a history lover, I suggest this book. It was a slow read for me, but well worth it.

One of the trilogy of Nazi biographies by this gifted pair of historians. Very little of consequence has surfaced about Goebbels in the decade since this book's publication, and I recommend it highly. The Authors strike a fine balance between meaningful facts and the moral horror which any decent person must feel over the actions of this depraved genius.