Takeover
by Timothy Ryback
- Global History, General Interest , European History , The 20th Century – The Present
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How the “Bohemian corporal” seized power
In 1932, the Weimar Republic was on the verge of collapse. The November elections offered Hitler the prospect of a Reichstag majority. But instead, the Nazis lost two million votes.
In fascinating detail and with previously un-accessed archival materials, this is the remarkable story of Hitler’s dismantling of democracy through democratic process. Hitler’s personal and professional lives in these months are here in all their complexity and uncertainty—backroom deals, unlikely alliances, stunning betrayals, an ill-timed tax audit, and a fateful weekend that changed our world forever. Above all, here is why a wearied Hindenburg decided to appoint Hitler chancellor in January 1933. Within weeks, Germany was no longer a democracy.
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"An expert account of the dizzying months when Hitler solidified his power in Germany... A masterfully narrated story of how a democracy committed suicide, with lessons for today." –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Additional Book Details
Pages: | 400 |
Release Date: | March 26, 2024 |
ISBN: | 9780593537428 |
Club ID: | 1429552 |
Format: | Regular Print |