Germany was defeated in World War I in 1918. In the mere 20 years that followed, the Nazis not only restored Germany to the ranks of the great powers, but also drove its supposedly rational people into a frenzy. In a referendum, the Nazis won 90% of the vote, while their support in the national election held at the same time reached 87.9%. Even their political opponents had to admit that the results were “a true reflection of public sentiment.” Society was becoming fascist with astonishing speed and efficiency.
Whether economics and culture, or science and art, everything could be exploited by the Nazis as a tool for weaving beautiful visions for the public. They...
Displayed sculptures of “supermen,” symbols of strength and immortality, while eliminating those with “physical defects”;
Showcased the lavish lifestyles of wealthy Jewish businessmen in newspapers, while launching the anti-Jewish pogrom known as “Kristallnacht”;
Held raucous Nazi celebrations while banning every organization that was not Nazi in character, even a choir...
The people were controlled by fear and inflamed by hatred, losing themselves in a false vision of social prosperity as they plunged into the abyss alongside the Nazis.
Open this book to see how ordinary people willingly became Hitler's executioners.
This book gave me a deeper understanding of history. It vividly shows the rise and fall of the Third Reich, as well as the choices and fate of ordinary people in that era. The rise of Hitler is thought-provoking. We should draw lessons from it and be wary of the erosion of extreme ideas. This is not only a book about history, but also a profound reflection on human nature.
Very good, worth reading
Basically consistent with historical facts.