Adolf Hitler was "wholly ignorant" of economics, Ian Kershaw boldly writes in his excellent new study, Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris. I don’t doubt Kershaws work is one of, if not THE most complete reference work on the life of Hitler. He has written widely on Hitler and the Third Reich and is author of the now definitive comprehensive two volume biography Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris (1998) and Hitler, 1936-1945: Nemesis (2000). Read the Review. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2018. He could construct elaborate fantasies about winning the lottery, and then become genuinely shocked when he didn't. At the very least, one has to admit that our new president has authoritarian leanings, so I thought it'd be worthwhile to read up on the most dangerous authoritarian leader of the 20th century. I had no idea what that meant so I looked it up. Do not waste your time with this unless you merely want to reinforce your own ignorance. Nothing but a rehash of political correctness and vitriol. I am very interested in Adolf Hitler and the Nazi/Third Reich history, so I figured that this would be a good book to learn more about Hitler, why he did what he did, how he became Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor of Germany, and what the Nazi's were all about. Ian Kershaw's Hitler 1889-1936: Hubris charts the rise of Adolf Hitler, from a bizarre misfit in a Viennese dosshouse, to dictatorial leadership. The answer lies in who Adolf Hitler was. Kershaw is a fantastic writer. A monumental biography that seeks to be the final word (at least for this century) on the subject. Kershaw is at first sight an odd choice to write a biography because as a structuralist he is more inclined to look towards power structures, organizations etc to explain historical events rather than the "great man" approach to history. Ian Kershaw. If a year in a comfortable prison is the only punishment for overthrowing a government then maybe it's worth a shot! Even after reading, for example, "Hitler's dark charisma" by Laurence Rees, which is quite good, I had difficulties understanding fully the rise of Hitler to power and his grip on the German people. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2014. This volume, the first of two, ends with the promulgation of the infamous Nuremberg laws that pushed German Jews to the outer fringes of society, and with the march of the German army into the Rhineland, Hitler's initial move toward the abyss of war. Kershaw?s excellent first volume of Hitler?s life tells us why they?d be right. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I’ve been reading this book—as research for a writing project—on and off for a few months. From his illegitimate birth in a small Austrian village to his fiery death in a bunker under the Reich chancellery in Berlin, Adolf Hitler left a murky trail, strewn with contradictory tales and overgrown with self-created myths. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2020. While I found myself questioning how representative the narrative accounts were as presented throughout the book, each section seemed to provide a reasonable conclusion about how the Nazis ruled Germany. As many know, Adolf Hitler was a failed artist. Recommended if you are interested in WWII, Hitler, propaganda, fascism and personality cults. I'm struggling to recall reading a better biography than Ian Kershaw's first volume on Hitler. Hitler: 1936-1945 Nemesis . Ian Kershaw 4.7 out of 5 stars (251) Kindle Edition . Its a 'Go To' purchase for those studying this period in history and the forces that created Hitler and allowed his philisophy and message to prosper. 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.7 out of 5.0 5 Stars 346 4 Stars 94 3 Stars 22 2 Stars 5 1 Stars 1 Performance. At one point, the author starts using the word "Lander" (with an umlaut). Kershaw is the foremost expert on the Nazi regime, and in this book, he brings new insights into Hitler and his Nazi regime. List Price: 29.95* * Individual store prices may vary. It's terrible, and compelling. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2020. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee (1999). Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris. He also gives what is likely the best account of Hitler's early years and how he came to develop his "world view". I an a newcomer of the history of The Third Reich,and I want to read The Third Reich Trilogy(by Richard J Evans) and Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler during my period of undergraduate.Which should I read firstly? Then, in these two books, he pretty well demonstrates the validity of "Great Man" history. The Hitler family comprises the relatives and ancestors of Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945), an Austrian–born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party.He was dictator of Germany, holding the title Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and was also head of state as Führer und Reichskanzler from 1934 to 1945. He relied on loans from an aunt, later a small orphans pension, and periodic sponging off friends. Comprehensive, balanced and authoritative. So, why did I slog through 1200 pages of this book; The author produced an incredibly detailed portrayal of Hitler and the country and people he destroyed. Hitler 1889-1936: Hubris Ian Kershaw No preview available - 2001. On the one hand it was really poorly written. The bottom line seems to be that the Nazis essentially dominated every aspect of life. Ian Kershaw talked about his book, Hitler: 1889-1936, Hubris, published by W. W. Norton & Company. A towering literary and scholarly achievement by Ian Kershaw showing extraordinary insight into Hitler’s rise to power, internal struggles within the regime, policy-making and governance, and every minutiae of the regime. Essential in depth analysis that complements Kershaws second part 'Nemesis'. This is hardly Kershaw's fault, per se, however, it consequently leaves the narrativ. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019. Thirteen years after his book's publication, he still deserves congratulations. Kershaw has taken good advantage of the work which has been done since then, displaying an impressive range of research from which he draws conclusions that are cogently argued. 845 pp. Ian Kershaw's Hitler brings us closer than ever before to the character of the bizarre misfit in his thirty-year ascent from a Viennese shelter for the indigent to uncontested rule over the German nation that had tried and rejected democracy in the crippling aftermath of World War I. Considering it is a condensed version of Kershaw's two part biography Hitler 1889-1936: Hubris and Hitler 1936-1945: Nemesis, it remains incredibly detailed, well structured, and without significant omission. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A towering literary and scholarly achievement by Ian Kershaw showing extraordinary insight into Hitler’s rise to power, internal struggles within the regime, policy-making and governance, and every minutiae of the regime. Heavy going in places and short on his personal life, but a very detailed account of each part of Hitler's development. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2013. 1889-1936 Hubris. 1,115 pp. This is a great book about his origins and rise to power. I read "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" which contained a biography of Hitler but Kershaw's books are light years ahead of that one, realizing of course that much Nazi history has come to light since the collapse of the Iron Curtain and "Rise and Fall..." was written much earlier. Please try your request again later. From his illegitimate birth in a small Austrian village to his fiery death in a bunker under the Reich chancellery in Berlin, Adolf Hitler left a murky trail, strewn with contradictory tales and overgrown with self-created myths. Other Editions of This Title: Paperback (1/18/2010) Paperback (9/17/2001) Hardcover (1/17/1999) Hardcover (11/17/2008) Description. Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris Ian Kershaw, Professor of Modern History Ian Kershaw Limited preview - 1999. 591 pages for the first volume, 841 for the second. Kershaw has taken good advantage of the work which has been done since then, displaying an impressive range of research from which he draws conclusions that are cogently argued. I've read some reviews complaining that the author spends to much time speaking about this environment and introducing a lot of "supporting characters", but I don't agree and I think this amount of detail is essential for the overall picture. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. From his illegitimate birth in a small Austrian village to his fiery death in a bunker under the Reich chancellery in Berlin, Adolf Hitler left a murky trail, strewn with contradictory tales & overgrown with self-created myths. I also enjoyed Richard Pipes and Orlando Figes on the Russian Revolution. Reading it felt like walking on gravel in bare feet. Hailed as the most compelling biography of the German dictator yet written, Ian Kershaw's Hitler brings us closer than ever before to the heart of its subject's immense darkness. Overall, the book was difficult but fascinating. Ian Kershaw - Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris Why read a two volume, nearly two thousand page biography of one of the 20th century's most appalling dictators? I enjoyed reading this book very much, I would have given it four and a half stars if I could. Hitler: 1889-1936 Hubris has been added to your Cart Add a gift receipt for easy returns. Hitler: 1889-1936 Hubris, the first volume of a two-volume biography, by the British historian, Ian Kershaw. This is not a book to take lightly.The actions of the myriad political parties and their interactions and the players involved are covered in minute detail in over 800+ pages.I would suggest an hour at a session would be enough of a read, otherwise there is too much to avoid confusion.Very comprehensive, a War and Peace type work.Amazing level of research involved. Having recently read Andrew Roberts' biography of Churchill I thought I should also read Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler, his opponent in WWII. Claude Lanzmann, who directed the famous Holocaust documentary. Kershaw's book is the best I have encountered at helping the reader to understand how someone like Hitler was able to become the supreme ruler of Germany. I would recommend several other books by prominent historians or primary source documents about the Nazi Regime first as a primer, such as the Kershaw’s The Hitler Myth, and Gellately’s Backing Hitler: Consent and Coercion in the Third Reich to get a bit of the sense of the tim. It's the first volume of a two-volume biography of Hitler, so you already know it's going to be unpleasant. Paperback. So, yes, I did pick up this book after the election. Ian Kershaw 4.7 out of 5 stars (260) Kindle Edition . Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2013. One truth prevails: the sheer scale of the evils that he unleashed on the world has made him a demonic figure without equal in this century. $35.00. I found large segments of the book to be dull and droning. The 20th century was, in a sense, dominated by him and has gained much of its character by war and genocide – his hallmarks. By 1936, Kershaw writes, events had substantiated Hitler's hubris. 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