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Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler: The Definitive Biography

By Ian Kershaw

Adolf Hitler: The Definitive Biography is the most comprehensive and authoritative biography of the Führer ever written. With unparalleled access to archives, this book tells the definitive story of Hitler's rise to power, his reign of terror, and his ultimate downfall.

Ian Kershaw, one of the world's leading historians of Nazi Germany, has spent decades researching Hitler's life and work. In this book, he draws on a vast array of sources, including newly discovered documents, to create a portrait of Hitler that is both intimate and incisive.

Kershaw begins by tracing Hitler's early life, from his humble origins to his failed attempts at becoming an artist. He then follows Hitler's rise through the ranks of the Nazi Party, culminating in his appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

Once in power, Hitler quickly consolidated his authority and began to implement his plans for a "Greater Germany." He rearmed the country, persecuted Jews and other minorities, and launched a series of aggressive campaigns that eventually led to World War II.

Kershaw provides a detailed account of Hitler's war, from the early victories to the eventual defeat. He also explores Hitler's personal life, including his relationship with Eva Braun and his descent into madness in the final days of the war.

Adolf Hitler: The Definitive Biography is a magisterial work of scholarship that is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Nazi era. Kershaw's clear and concise prose makes this book accessible to a wide audience, while his deep research and insights make it an invaluable resource for scholars.

Reviews

"Ian Kershaw has written the definitive biography of Adolf Hitler. This book is a masterpiece of scholarship that is both comprehensive and accessible. Kershaw's insights into Hitler's personality and motivations are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Nazi era." - Antony Beevor

"Kershaw's biography of Hitler is a tour de force. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative account of Hitler's life and work ever written. Kershaw has drawn on a vast array of sources to create a portrait of Hitler that is both intimate and incisive." - Richard J. Evans

"This is a landmark biography of Adolf Hitler. Kershaw has written a masterpiece that is both definitive and accessible. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Nazi era." - Timothy Snyder