Michael Burleigh The Third Reich

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'Michael Burleigh’s account of the whole Hitler project remains unsurpassed after a quarter of a century . . . It is an indispensable work' Simon Heffer, The Telegraph 's '20 history books that everyone should read' 'A monumental book' Richard Overy, Sunday Telegraph 'If I had to recommend one book on the Third Reich, this would be it' Daniel Johnson, Daily Telegraph In this riveting book, Michael Burleigh sets Nazi Germany in a European context, showing how the Third Reich's abandonment of liberal democracy, decency and tolerance was widespread in the Europe of the period. He shows how a radical, pseudo-religious movement, led by an oddity with dazzling demagogic talents, seemed to offer salvation to a German exhausted by war, depression and galloping inflation. 'A breathtaking achievement, at once broader and deeper than any other single volume ever published on the subject. Indeed I would go further: it is the product of authentic historical genius' Niall Ferguson, Sunday Times 'A readable and highly knowledgeable account of that ghastly period. You will never be bored by this extraordinary book' Andrew Roberts, Mail on Sunday...

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