An extraordinary mythology has grown up around the Third Reich that hovers over political and moral debate even today. Adam Tooze's controversial new book challenges the conventional economic interpretations of that period to explore how Hitler's surprisingly prescient vision- ultimately hindered by Germany's limited resources and his own racial ideology-was to create a German super-state to dominate Europe and compete with what he saw as America's overwhelming power in a soon-to- be globalized world. The Wages of Destruction is a chilling work of originality and tremendous scholarship that is already setting off debate in Germany and will fundamentally change the way in which history views the Second World War.
#14238 in Books Penguin Books 2007-04-24 2007-04-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.94 x .98 x 5.30l; .89 #File Name: 0143111973463 pagesGreat product!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. History done WellBy susan t.Not just a well written book on one of the most famous ships in history; but very informative on the people who decided to cross to unknown lands and what drove them to make such life altering decisions. What little you knew - or thought you knew - about the "Pilgrims" and the indigenous people who took them in is greatly revealed and explained; with much sympathy to the relationships and bonds that were sorely tested in future generations.Nathan Philbrick does a great job of introducing familiar historical facts and then expanding on them and making this old story new. Highly recommend.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Glad I was able to read this as an adult. The Mayflower is much more interesting a story than it was in school!By Delaine in North CarolinaAs an amateur genealogist; I have managed to trace my family to the Mayflower. I read about the Plymouth settlements and the ships in high school; but I think we ignored this part of history in college. This book is so easy to read and so factual that I couldn't put it down. I have both the paperback and the kindle versions - I've found this is the best way to read any book I want to retain and understand fully.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The beginningBy Canda MitchellPolitical created an explanation for the New England evolving attitudes towards the Native Americans. He did this with few documents but with little conjecture. I enjoyed reading this account of my forefathers but finished wishing for more. The History of New London; written by Frances Manwaring Caulkins; written in the early 1800s; gives more depth to the Pequot War inConneticut and explains the whys and wherefore better. Nathaniel Philbrick wrote In The Heart of the Sea with such intensity... I did not find the same result with the Mayflower.
