jjares reviewed Adolf Hitler: A Captivating Guide to the Life of the Führer of Nazi Germany on + 3270 more book reviews
Captivating History makes a marvelous point that everyone (historians, psychiatrists, and ever so many others) have tried to study Adolf Hitler to understand how he was able to manipulate an entire country to his will. I just finished reading a biography about Kaiser Wilhelm and about Wilhelm's bombastic behavior and often irrational actions. Perhaps the German people (some of the most educated and sophisticated people in Europe) were so ashamed of Wilhelm's dragging them into WWI, that they looked to Hitler to bring them back from the brink of despair.
I'm glad this book takes extra time to delve into Adolf's early years. It shows that Adolf had to be the leader of any play or action, or he wouldn't participate. I googled and found the swastikas of Lambach Abbey. Adolf certainly could have remembered them; they are of significant size and prominence. I really liked the analysis this book brought to the issue of Hitler hating Jews. The incidents the author brought up seemed very likely causes. In just one example, Hitler could easily see that the population applauded Mayor Lueger's assertions against the Jews; they were a convenient scapegoat.
It was a surprise to learn that an author found 723 artworks by Hitler, from his childhood until just before WWII. I was surprised that he was so prolific. I really liked the analysis of Hitler's actions and attitudes that Captivating History shared with their readers. This is a worthwhile addition to my library.
I'm glad this book takes extra time to delve into Adolf's early years. It shows that Adolf had to be the leader of any play or action, or he wouldn't participate. I googled and found the swastikas of Lambach Abbey. Adolf certainly could have remembered them; they are of significant size and prominence. I really liked the analysis this book brought to the issue of Hitler hating Jews. The incidents the author brought up seemed very likely causes. In just one example, Hitler could easily see that the population applauded Mayor Lueger's assertions against the Jews; they were a convenient scapegoat.
It was a surprise to learn that an author found 723 artworks by Hitler, from his childhood until just before WWII. I was surprised that he was so prolific. I really liked the analysis of Hitler's actions and attitudes that Captivating History shared with their readers. This is a worthwhile addition to my library.
