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Before the Nazies could destroy the files, famed foreign correspondent and historian William L. Shirer sifted through the massive self-documentation of the Third Reich, to create a monumental study that has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of one of the most frightening chapters in the history of mankind--now in a special 30th anniversary edition."One of the most important works of history of our time."THE NEW YORK TIMES

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William L. Shirer's THE RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH is a monumental study of the 20th Century's most frightening moments. Now, 53 years after the end of World War II, it may seem incredible that our most valued institutions, and way of life, were threatened by the menace that Hitler and the Third Reich represented. Shirer's description of events and the cast of characters who played such pivotal roles in defining the course Europe was to take is unforgettable.

Benefiting from his many years as a reporter, and thus a personal observer of the rise of Nazi Germany, and availing himself of some of the 485 tons of documents from the German Foreign Office, captured by the First Army, as well as countless other diaries, phone transcriptions, and other written records, meticulously kept at every level by the Germans, Shirer has put together a brutally objective account of how Hitler wrested political control of Germany, and planned and executed his 6 year quest to dominate the world, only at the end, to see Germany go down in flames.

The combination of personal recollection and amassing of historical evidence distinguishes this book as one of the great historical works of any time. For instance, he recounts that, from his apartment in Plosslgasse, in Vienna, he personally witnessed how perhaps half of Vienna's 180,000 Jews bargained their way to freedom in 1938.

Shirer explains that Hitler believed that France and England were too weak to pose much of a threat to his ambitions to subjugate Czechoslovakia, and later Poland. The momentary relief of Russia as a threat to his domination of Europe as a result of the flurry of diplomatic activity that proceeded his invasion of Poland is fascinating. There is no relief, throughout his narrative, of the brutality of Hitler and such a large contingent of Germans who populate this narrative.

Although 1600 pages long, this is such a richly rewarding experience for anyone who wants to come to grips with the mysterious question as to how this menace to civilization ever came into being, much less was sustained for as long as it was. The answer, unfortunately, is that most of Germany, for a whole host of reasons, embraced Nazism and the fanaticism that Hitler engendered.

For another book that deals with this problem, why so much of Germany lent its support to Hitler, I heartily recommend HITLER'S WILLING EXECUTIONER'S, by Daniel Goldhagen, published by Vintage Books. Although filled with perhaps more statistical details then the non-professional historian would need, this book helps to adumbrate the themes in Shirer's great book.

George Davidson, Director of Production, The Ballantine Publishing Group --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 1264 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st Touchstone edition (November 15, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0671728687
ISBN-13: 978-0671728687
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 2.1 inches
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A classic book for students of World War II in Europe

ByJ. ChambersHALL OF FAMETOP 10 REVIEWERon July 6, 2016

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I first read The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich in high school about 3-4 years after it was published. My best friend had read it, and he pushed his copy on me, urging me to read it too, which I did. My second reading was recently. With more than fifty years between readings, the book came across very differently this time. Since the book was published in 1960, there have been hundreds of documentary and docudrama films made about the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party, the war in Europe, and the downfall of Germany. There have also been hundreds of books on the subject, many of which I've read. So on my second reading, there wasn't much of the material that I wasn't already fairly familiar with. But in 1960 when the book was published, there wasn't a lot of in-depth material on Germany and the Third Reich. Shirer did a bang-up job of documenting the rise of Hitler and the Nazis from his firsthand view, the road to war, early victories, and the eventual downfall due to the Soviets turning the tide of war in the east, and American and British troops closing the noose from the west.

The book was an instant bestseller in 1960, and now, 56 years later, it's still a big seller. Don't be put off by the book's length, it's well worth reading.

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Eye-opening

ByNuria G.on March 14, 2016

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I love history so I knew I was going to enjoy this book, as well as getting angry and heartbroken at the same time. Honestly, I was not really counting on learning anything substantial and new, details yes, but fundamental things? I didn't think so. I was so wrong.

This book has taught me that Hitler was not an anomaly of history but rather a natural product of the slow-brewing racism of a society in economic recession. And that is very important because it means it can be repeated at any time anywhere given the right (or wrong) circumstances.

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Great companion to any military examination

ByRobert D. Craneon November 13, 2013

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For a military history buff like myself this is one of those 'must read' books. Be warned that it is a very long book and I felt got a little bogged down around the 1933-35 time frame but that really didn't detract greatly from what is fantastic insight into the people and personalities of the Third Reich.

This is not a book on military or political strategy it is more a narrative and commentary on the main people and events that transpired during the life of Adolf Hitler. I found it intriguing to see behind the scenes and understand the relationships within the Nazi hierarchy. Those for and against as well as those simply along for the ride all play a part in a major period of world history.

I would see this book as great companion to any military examination of the battles that shaped World War II. It is however not a book to entered into lightly, it does require a certain amount of commitment to get through the volume but also in some cases the opinions that the author injects onto events. The book is not meant to be a detached examination of the events but rather the first hand experiences of someone living through the period.

Again, one of the seminal books on the period and I believe a must read for any true military historian who wants to better understand the period, the people and predicaments that lead to the rise and eventual fall of a political system that must never be allowed to flourish again. Inside are warnings and lessons that everyone today should understand and heed.

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Holy cow, have you heard of this Adolf Hitler character? Shocked.

ByRijkeron August 5, 2016

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While I was shopping for a book on the history of 19th century German poodles, I noticed this gem pop up under the "Frequently Bought Together" menu. I thought what the heck, a 1280 page novel for $18? Sign me up for that deal! Boy, I sure didn't know what I was getting into. This book navigates the reader through the story of Adolf Hitler, from his humble beginnings to his conquering of Germany and most of Europe to his eventual downfall. Spoiler alert: It actually happened! Plot twist for the ages, am I right?

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Historical Non Fiction At It's Best

Bylarry benfieldon November 10, 2015

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What can be said about the book others have already mentioned. This is the ultimate work in my opinion dedicated to giving the average reader a good understanding of how Hitler and his minions rose to power and inflicted the greatest horrors upon the European continent. Shirer's style made me think I was reading more of a traditional novel than a historical non fiction work. That being said this book is a substantial tome to read and one should be prepared for several reading sessions. The book follows the Third Reich from it's earliest moments all the way to the climax of the Second World War. Much of the text is drawn from diaries notes and battlefield documents from Hitler, Himmler, Goebels, and military officers of both the Wehrmacht and SS command structure.

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Byalice cooper's sisteron September 7, 2016

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This is the handbook for a part of history you would not want to repeat. Like another reviewer, I found the fist 300 pages a bit hard going, but after that I was totally spellbound and found it hard to put down. What a classic book written for the ages! Interesting, well researched, and it is made even more so by the fact that the author was in Europe as a reporter for much of it.

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Great History lesson

ByMister Billon February 3, 2015

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My late father spent almost three years in Germany fighting for the US Army. He was very proud serving the United States. In order for me to get a better idea as to the cause of WWII, I chose to read this book. Although very long and very informative, I now have a better knowledge of just what the cause was. This book clearly told me of all the sneaky, one sided, and horrible coarse of actions Adolf Hitler had up his sleeve. I now wish that Hitler would have lived and been caught in order to serve his fate. He died a COWARD. This book shows how cowardly Hitler and his military leaders really were. It also explains how he would lie through his teeth in order to make gains for Germany without any respect for his own troops, German public, and other leaders of Europe. I would recommend reading this book for a better concept of the causes of WWII.