Hitler: Profile of a Dictator

by Martyn Housden

Overview

Hitler: Profile of a Dictator is a fascinating exploration of Hitler and his role in the Third Reich. The book unravels the complex historiographical debate surrounding this notorious figure by examining his personality, his ideas and the nature of his power.
Hitler: Profile of a Dictator surveys Hitler's career chronologically and includes coverage of:
* the young idealogue
* the Führer State
* Hitler's role in the outbreak of the Second World War
* Hitler's involvement in the Holocaust.
This second edition brings the continuing debate up to date in light of the most recent reseach, and speculates on the implications of the Irving trial.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136401282
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Martyn Housden

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 The young ideologue; Chapter 2 Gaining power; Chapter 3 The Führer state; Chapter 4 Hitler's road to war; Chapter 5 Hitler and the Holocaust;

Editorial Reviews

'Clear and balanced ... a welcome addition to the valuable Routledge Sources in history series' - Joachim Whaley, Journal of European Studies

'This is not just another biography the text is an excellent synthesis of recent research and ideas by Historians about Hitler and the nature of Hitler State eminently readable.' - New Perspective

'A worthwhile purchase appreciated equally by senior pupils and staff.' - History Teaching Review

'Welch write clearly and unpretentiously and is in command of recent research.' - Journal of Contemporary History

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