| Description |
xi, 293 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Historians and the problem of explaining Nazism -- The essence of Nazism: form of fascism, brand of totalitarianism, or unique phenomenon? -- Politics and economics in the Nazi state -- Hitler: 'master in the Third Reich' or 'weak dictator'? -- Hitler and the Holocaust -- Nazi foreign policy: Hitler's 'programme' or 'expansion without object'? -- The Third Reich: 'social reaction' or 'social revolution'? -- 'Resistance without the people'? -- 'Normality' and genocide: the problem of 'historicization' -- Shifting perspectives: historiographical trends in the aftermath of unification |
| Summary |
The Nazi Dictatorship has become the classic exploration of the complex issues historians face when they interpret the Third Reich. Ian Kershaw synthesizes and evaluates this complex historiography, looking at the major themes and debates relating to Nazism and drawing widely on the findings of a great deal of research, in particular by German scholars, which is not available in English. He describes key interpretational problems, outlines the approaches taken by various historians, and then provides clear and up-to-date evaluations of their positions. This new edition reflects current concerns and fresh research. It contains substantial revisions to the chapter on Hitler and the Jews and to the survey of recent historical work, particularly with respect to the 'Goldhagen phenomenon.' Anyone with an interest in modern European history will find this volume invaluable.--publisher |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1993 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-225) and index |
| Notes |
Reprint. Originally published 4th ed. London : Arnold, 2000 |
| Subject |
Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.
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National socialism -- History.
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National socialism.
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National socialism -- Germany -- History.
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| SUBJECT |
Germany -- History -- 1933-1945. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85054594
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Germany -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85054640
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| LC no. |
2001265781 |
| ISBN |
9780340760284 |
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0340760281 |
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