Book description
In this riveting book, Michael Burleigh sets Nazi Germany in a European
context, showing how the Third Reich's abandonment of liberal democracy,
decency and tolerance was widespread in the Europe of the period. He
shows how a radical, pseudo-religious movement, led by an oddity with
dazzling demagogic talents, seemed to offer salvation to a German
exhausted by war, depression and galloping inflation. 'This is a
monumental book.' Richard Overy, Sunday Telegraph 'If I had to recommend
one book on the Third Reich, this would be it.' Daniel Johnson, Daily
Telegraph 'It is a breathtaking achievement, at once broader and deeper
than any other single volume ever published on the subject. Indeed I
would go further: it is the product of authentic historical genius.'
Niall Ferguson, Sunday Times 'Happily, Michael Burleigh now fills that
bibliographical gap, with a readable and highly knowledgeable account of
that ghastly period. You will never be bored by this extraordinary
book.' Andrew Roberts, Mail on Sunday
