The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany Reissue Edition

by William L. Shirer (Author),‎ Ron Rosenbaum (Introduction)

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Hailed as “one of the most important works of history of our time” (The New York Times), this definitive chronicle of Hitler’s rise to power is back in hardcover with a new introductory essay by Ron Rosenbaum (Explaining Hitler and How the End Begins) commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of its National Book Award win.

The fiftieth anniversary edition of the National Book Award–winning bestseller that is the definitive study of Adolf Hitler, the rise of Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and World War II. This special edition now features a new introduction by Ron Rosenbaum, author of Explaining Hitler and How the End Begins.

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Orville Prescott "The New York Times" One of the most important works of history of our time.

Theodore H. White A monumental work, a grisly and thrilling story.

John Gunther One of the most spectacular stories ever told.

Hugh Trevor-Roper "The New York Times Book Review" A splendid work of scholarship, objective in method, sound in judgment, inescapable in its conclusions.

"One of the most important works of history of our time." -Orville Prescott "The New York Times"

"A monumental work, a grisly and thrilling story." --Theodore H. White

""The New York Times Book Review" A splendid work of scholarship, objective in method, sound in judgment, inescapable in its conclusions." --Hugh Trevor-Roper

"One of the most spectacular stories ever told." -John Gunther

About the Author

Ron Rosenbaum is the bestselling author of Explaining Hitler and The Shakespeare Wars and has written or edited six other books. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Harper’s, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker. He writes a column for Slate and lives in New York City.

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Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Reissue edition (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1451651686
ISBN-13: 978-1451651683
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must read for each generation

August 4, 2015

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important book for each generation to understand. the lesson of Hitler, the Nazis, and the horrors of this era in world history should never be forgotten.

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Lynn A. Nelson

Not a book for a rainy day and a cozy fire...

November 6, 2015

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This is not an easy read, but I think it one of the most insightful books on Nazi Germany I have ever read. I found it interesting that so many points along the timeline Hitler could have stopped himself and he might have survived, but he could not help himself.

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Complete History of the Third Reich

October 30, 2016

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This book expertly uses primary sources as its base for analysis, and nearly perfect reconstruction, of the rise and fall of both the man who led his country to disaster, Adolf Hitler, and of the country therein. Both touching, revealing, and even at times quite funny, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich is well renowned for obvious, and lasting, reasons.

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J. S. Harris

Beyond required reading...

July 11, 2009

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This is a phenomenal book by a reporter who was in Germany before the war and personally witnessed and recorded Hitler's rise to power and then, after the war, was one of the first allowed back in to look at and categorize the Nazi achieves that read like so many bureaucratic memo's from hell.

If every American capable of doing so would take the time (a lot of time, it's a big book) to carefully read this book, then we would soon live in a different country.

Our country would be changed by its informed citizens who see all around us the beginnings and beyond of the very things that the 20s and 30s presented in Germany and the world.

If anyone could have known the results of letting Hitler get in (and they could, all they had to do was read Mien Kampf and believe it) they would have done anything to stop him. But "him" was more than just one man. He was the result of social and economic times and political decisions, primarily by the allies, that allowed and ushered in the Great Man onto the world stage where he began his ten year orgy of destruction.

This is a carefully written, very well documented book. A must read for every thinking person. Make the effort, read the book. Then look around and see if you can tell me I am wrong.

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Classic.

June 16, 2015

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A timeless classic. Even after all these decades and hundreds of books written on Nazi Germany, this book is definitive and belongs at the top of the category. I have read it three times and will probably read it again because I gain new knowledge with each reading.

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Flash_Fiction

A thorough, visceral account of Hitler's Third Reich - and it's damning manifest destiny.

March 24, 2017

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An incredible resource. The author provides a first-person account of the realities that gripped Germany during the metamorphosis of a democratic state, to a megalomaniac's nightmarish tool for domination. There are many lessons in this book - all of which are applicable today. I'd recommend this book to an ardent consumer of historical knowledge, for it is long, and the story is not for the faint of heart.

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William Crockett

One of the best books written on the Nazi Party

June 27, 2017

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This is one of the greatest history books written on how the Nazi party came into power. Historians can write books through research but nothing beats a book written by someone how was there when it happened.

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Gabby

A light into the why of Germany

July 14, 2014

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As a child during the WWII , I have wondered how and why the German people could have followed Hitler.
This book explained it all, with excerpts from the captured documents. I have been educated and enlightened during the reading of this book. I was appalled at times with the frankness of the data presented. I hope that all of our governing people have read this book and are aware of the dangers of leaders like Hitler.

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D. Safir

Simply a masterpiece of history about one of the darkest times in man's life on this planet.

This is an incredible book. I have not ready any other histories of Nazi Germany, but I can't imagine another more comprehensive account of the horror that was the Third Reich.Read more

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Chuck Lambert

If we don't understand it we are doomed to repeat it.

Great use of captured documents to tell the story of nazi Germany in a completely captivating and thoroughly instructive way.Read more

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Timothy E. Kennelly

Great Book | Very Troubling

Greetings Amazonians,

This is a well written and very interesting history. I recommend it enthusiastically with one caveat: it is a troubling history...Read more

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Very thorough an A,+

The information gleaned from actual written documents ,& letters, including personal diaries added so much to this. Work, a great historical treasure.

Published 8 days ago

D. Scott

Reminds Readers How Far Journalistic Standards Have Fallen In The Last Few Years

This is the longest book I have ever finished and I found it surprisingly readable. The author brings the personalities of the Third Reich alive and keeps everything moving.Read more

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BeeTee - Amazon customer

The finest historical document in book form!!

Awesome task to tell the entire story of the Third Reich - Research impeccable - Extensive footnotes led to much tangential reading!!

Published 9 days ago

Regan Kelly

Very good early work

This is one of the first books on the Third Reich I ever read. It still has value, I’d start with this but read other works like Richard Evan’s Third Reich Trilogy.

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Tony P. Thompson

Reads Footnotes?!

A bit dated now but still a story well-told. BUT WHY READ FOOTNOTES? BARF!

Published 15 days ago

R Helen

Riveting!

This is probably one of the best books I've ever read. It is definitely the most athoratative account of the political rise and fall of the Third Reich.Read more

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Randy S. Ford

Wonderful book for those who wish to better understand how ...

Wonderful book for those who wish to better understand how this period of history could have taken place. Very hard to put the book down once you start.

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