Hitler: A Biography

Hitler: A Biography by Longerich, Peter. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780190056735.

From one of the most prominent biographers of the Nazi period, a new and provocative portrait of the figure behind the centurys worst crimes Acclaimed historian Peter Longerich, author of Goebbels and Heinrich Himmler now turns his attention to Adolf Hitler in this new biography. While many previous portraits have speculated about Hitlers formative years, Longerich focuses on his central role as the driving force of Nazism itself. You cannot separate the man from the monstrous movement he came to embody. From his ascendance through the partys ranks to his final hours as Führer in April 1945, Longerich shows just how ruthless Hitler was in his path to power. He emphasizes Hitlers political skills as Germany gained prominence on the worlds stage. Hitlers rise to, and ultimate hold on, power was more than merely a matter of charisma; rather, it was due to his ability to control the structure he created. His was an image constructed by his regime - an essential piece self-created of propaganda. This comprehensive biography is the culmination of Longerichs life-long pursuit to understand the man behind the centurys worst crimes.