Few; if any; twentieth-century political leaders have enjoyed greater popularity among their own people than Hitler did in the decade or so following his rise to power in 1933. The personality of Hitler himself; however; can scarcely explain this immense popularity or his political effectiveness in the 1930s and '40s. His hold over the German people lay rather in the hopes and perceptions of the millions who adored him.Based largely on the reports of government officials; party agencies; and political opponents; Ian Kershaw's groundbreaking study charts the creation; growth; and decline of the "Hitler myth." He demonstrates how the manufactured "Fuhrer-cult" served as a crucial integrating force within the Third Reich and a vital element in the attainment of Nazi political aims. Masters of the new techniques of propaganda; the Nazis used "image-building" to exploit the beliefs; phobias; and prejudices of the day. Kershaw greatly enhances our understanding of the German people's attitudes and behavior under Nazi rule and the psychology behind their adulation of Hitler.
#924610 in Books Marsh Charles 2016-11-01Original language:English 6.10 x .60 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 0190630728288 pagesLived Theology New Perspectives on Method Style and Pedagogy
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RobertCutting edge theology; and creative methodology0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Best "New Book" for Your Shelf!By CamVFantastic read. Definitely encourage anyone interested in innovative ministry; anyone interested in rethinking how faith expresses itself effectively in the modern age; to read this.My favorite chapter was chapter 12 by Jennifer M. McBride. I thought she did a fantastic job providing real life context and support for her content.For being a book advocating praxis; it seemed quite heavy in concepts. I would be disappointed if it's not followed up with a field manual; and hopefully curriculum accessable for churches to being applying the truths outlined herein.
