A new and definitive account of the anti-Nazi underground in Germany and its numerous efforts to assassinate Adolf Hitler In 1933; Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany. A year later; all parties but the Nazis had been outlawed; freedom of the press was but a memory; and Hitler’s dominance seemed complete. Yet over the next few years; an unlikely clutch of conspirators emerged – soldiers; schoolteachers; politicians; diplomats; theologians; even a carpenter – who would try repeatedly to end the Fuhrer’s genocidal reign. This dramatic and deeply researched book tells the full story of those noble; ingenious; and doomed efforts. This is history at its most suspenseful; as we witness secret midnight meetings; crises of conscience; fierce debates among old friends about whether and how to dismantle Nazism; and the various plots themselves being devised and executed. Orbach’s fresh research takes advantage of his singular skills as linguist and historian to offer profound insight into the conspirators’ methods; motivations; fears; and hopes. Though we know how this story ends; we’ve had no idea until now how close it came – several times – to ending very differently. The Plots Against Hitler fundamentally alters our view of World War II and sheds bright – even redemptive – light on its darkest days.
#266017 in Books Cambridge University Press 2002-05-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .35 x 5.98l; .55 #File Name: 0521893143156 pages
Review
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. An excellent resource for the Mongol reenactor or scholarBy A scholarI first read this book when researching clothing of the Mongol Empire. Thoroughly researched and supported by primary sources; this book sets a gold standard of scholarship for textile and costume research. Although somewhat dry reading for most people; it provides valuable insight into cultural priorities of the Mongol Empire; in addition to practical information suited to the reenactor. Well worth the money!
