Weimar and the rise of Hitler
by A. J. Nicholls
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This fourth edition of the classic text on the Weimar Republic begins with Germany's defeat in 1918 and the revolutionary disturbances which followed the collapse of Wilhelm II's Empire. It describes the strengths and weaknesses of the new regime, and the stresses created by the economic difficulties of the 1920s. Adolf Hitler's career is traced from its early beginnings in Munich, and the nature of his movement is assessed. This edition, updated throughout and considerably expanded, takes show more full account of the last decade of research, including recent debates on the nature of the German revolution of 1918-19, the relationship between political upheavals and economic crises, and the question of whether there really was an alternative to the Third Reich in January 1933. The chronological table and extensive bibliography add to the book's value as both an introduction to Weimar and a stimulus to further study. show lessTags
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A short history of the period between the end of World War I and Hitler's ascension to power. It focuses entirely on the political and economic factors that led to the collapse of the Weimar Republic. There is no social history.
All in all, it is fair and even-handed. Hitler is treated fairly. He is neither demonic villain, nor messianic savior. He is portrayed as a political operator, who after the failed Beer Hall Putsch, never overplayed his hand and took full advantage of the opportunities afforded him.
Nicholls does not conclude that Hitler's rise was a forgone conclusion.
All in all, it is fair and even-handed. Hitler is treated fairly. He is neither demonic villain, nor messianic savior. He is portrayed as a political operator, who after the failed Beer Hall Putsch, never overplayed his hand and took full advantage of the opportunities afforded him.
Nicholls does not conclude that Hitler's rise was a forgone conclusion.
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A. J. Nicholls is a Fellow of St. Antony's College Oxford.
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Common Knowledge
- People/Characters
- Adolf Hitler
- Important places
- Germany (Weimar Republic)
- Important events
- Weimar Republic; Rise of Nazi power
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- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Politics and Government
- DDC/MDS
- 943.085 — History & geography History of Europe Central Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech, Poland, Hungary Historical periods of Germany Germany 1866- Weimar Republic 1918-1933
- LCC
- DD240 .N49 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Germany History of Germany History By period Modern, 1519- 19th-20th centuries Revolution and Republic, 1918-
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- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 19
- ASINs
- 7
