
Hannes Leidinger Christian Rapp - Hitler – the formative years
Childhood and youth 1889-1914
Hitler's childhood and youth in a new light.
Going beyond psychological speculation, the authors close a gap in historical research by portraying Hitler's family, childhood and youth in its social and cultural context. Focusing on Hitler's time in Braunau through to his experiences in Vienna, they offer an insight into his character traits and ideological imprints. The book closely examines Hitler's personal background as well as his social environment. National fanaticism, race hatred and anti-Semitism had become firmly established in society long before Hitler and the National Socialists started their ascent. Hitler's radicalised rhetoric could only gain potency when his audience already knew what he was speaking of. Taking a fresh look, Leidinger and Rapp detail Hitler's childhood and youth from a new angle.
Book details
256 pagesformat:140 x 215
ISBN: 9783701735006
Release date: 18.02.2020
License rights
- World rights available