For generations in the West; Cold War animosity blocked dispassionate accounts of the Russian Revolution. This history authoritatively restores the upheaval's primary social actors—workers; soldiers; and peasants—to their rightful place at the center of the revolutionary process.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Life in the Third Reich is a thin volume of eight essays by British historians on the horrible Nazi regimeBy C. M MillsHistorian Richard Bessel is the editor of "Life in the Third Reich. The tiny book of a little over 100 pages was first published in the British periodical "History Today" between October 1985 and February 1986. The essays are short but important contributions to the way we view Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. The essays are:1. Political Violence and the Nazi Seizure of Power-Richard Bessel. The author points out how effective a tool was the SA against the Communists in the rise of Hitler to the Chancellorship in 1933.2. Village Life in Nazi Germany-Gerhard Wilke-The Nazis took over village life. Many young men died in Hitler's service. Over 16 million Germans served in the German miltary.3. Youth in the Third Reich-Detlev Peukert-Youth were forced into Hitler Youth group type groups though their were dissident young people who loved jazz and the Edelweiss Pirates group. These groups were relentlessly pursued by authorities and were often given draconian punishments including death.4. Hitler and the Germans-Ian Kershaw-Hitler rose to mythic status and was beloved of the vast majority of Germans until thing went all wrong for the Third Reich. He was applauded for:a. Being viewed as a strong advocate of law and order in the streets.b. He was viewed as having the national interests of Germany as a prime motivator in his career.c. Hitler received kudos for the economic miracle recovery from the devastations wrought by the Great Depression.\d. The Fuhrer as viewed as a moderate in Nazi Party disputes.e. Hitler was applauded for his ruthless actions against the Jews and Communists.f. Hitler was viewed as a genius in his foreign policy diplomacyg. Many Germans viewed Hitler as a military genius.5. The Nazi State Reconsidered-Michael Geyer-Instead of a smooth running machine the odious Nazi government was made up of a dizzying maze of competing organizations.6. Nazi Policy Against the Jew-William Carr-The journey to the Jewish Hoocaust is traced.7. Social Outcasts Among the Third Reich-Gypsies; Jews and others were persecuted.8. Good Times Bad Times: Memories of the Third Reich-Many Germans thought the Nazi years were good since they were employed and had a decent standard of living. This comfort level was destroyed by warfare. This material is somewhat dry and the book is overpriced. It is; however; a valuable text for students of the Nazi era in Germany history.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Daily life on the streets....By Michael ValdivielsoThis book has a series of essays about daily life of the Third Reich; from how politics effected family life to how the children were educated and trained under the ideals of the Nazi party. History seen from street level; not from high above. This is about individuals and families; not about movements and parties. I learned more about the Nazi take over of power; and how it caused changes within the villages; businesses; and governments; in this one book then all of the other books on the Third Reich and the Nazi Party that I have in my collection.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Terribly boring book for such a interesting topic.By Michael H.I had to read this book for a Holocaust Literature class. While the subject itself I find extremely interesting this book was so dull and boring. I basically ended up forcing myself to finish the book since a paper had to be written about it.
