This balanced history offers a concise; readable introduction to Nazi Germany. Combining compelling narrative storytelling with analysis; Joseph W. Bendersky offers an authoritative survey of the major political; economic; and social factors that powered the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Now in its fourth edition; the book incorporates significant research of recent years; analysis of the politics of memory; postwar German controversies about World War II and the Nazi era; and more on non-Jewish victims. Delving into the complexity of social life within the Nazi state; it also reemphasizes the crucial role played by racial ideology in determining the policies and practices of the Third Reich. Bendersky paints a fascinating picture of how average citizens negotiated their way through both the threatening power behind certain Nazi policies and the strong enticements to acquiesce or collaborate. His classic treatment provides an invaluable overview of a subject that retains its historical significance and contemporary importance.
#2347615 in Books 2014-08-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .69 x 6.14l; .0 #File Name: 1440830576285 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An ok book for novice readers.By John M. McKeeThe book describes several specialist troops outside the typical line of battle; both on land and see. However; the descriptions are sometimes lacking; such as only devoting up to two pages for the Confederate balloon effort out of the whole chapter; or completely ignoring the torpedo services employed by both sides; which accounted for most of the tonnage sunk throughout the war.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. very interestingBy jab40I found this book very interesting and informative. A lot of the topics in the book I knew existed but didn't know much about them. The units and naval topics in the book are researched very well. The book as a whole is well written and doesn't over burden you with information. I really enjoyed this book and I'm surprised more people haven't read and reviewed this book. Its worth the money.
