The Rise of Nazi Germany (Turning Points in World History) - Hardcover

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9781565109650: The Rise of Nazi Germany (Turning Points in World History)

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ISBN 10: 1565109651 ISBN 13: 9781565109650

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 1998

The reign of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party was arguably the most horrific episode in world history. This volume examines the emergence of fascism and National Socialism in Germany as well as Hitler's use of propaganda and political maneuvering to seize power.

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"There's a lot of material packed in here, but the brief annotation and summary of each article will help students decide where they want to start their research or reading. An appendix of primary source documents brings in the voices of the time."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2000) (Booklist 20000215)

"A chronological collection of excellent writings that reflect the peculiar and dramatic influences of a generation."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20020701)

"Each chapter has excerpts from books by scholars, political participants in the events under consideration, or eyewitnesses. Teachers will find this volume useful."
-- School Library Journal (June 2002) (School Library Journal 20020601)

"A wise purchase for those looking for an overview of or supplemental materials on the era. These essays might be useful for older students beginning a study of Western Civilization."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"We can learn much from history and Greenhaven Press has a book series that brings history alive for students and educators. The Turning Points in World History series offers a vivid and eclectic view of major events in world history using thought, analyses, and conclusions of scholars and historians who contribute essays of revelation, connection, and provocation."
-- Exlectic Book Review (January - April 2001) (UNKNOWN 20010401)

"Although the value of this book lies in its information for reports, anyone interested in the subject will find the text fascinating."
-- School Library Journal (November 2000) (School Library Journal 20001101)

"This is a trustworthy research source, especially for students with little background in the period."
-- School Library Journal (May 2000) (School Library Journal 20000501)

"Excerpts from primary sources; an extensive, topically arranged list for further reading; a four-page chronology and a comprehensive index add to the value of this resource. Useful as report and debate materieal."
-- School Library Journal (November 1999) (School Library Journal 19991101)

"The clear, concise essays, written by noted scholars and historians, offer a fine opportunity for understanding the complex issues often overlooked...Students interested in further research will appreciate the excerpts from primary source documents and the extensive bibliography."
-- Booklist (September 1999) (Booklist 19990901)

"The lucid and thought-provoking essays are presented in a crisply designed format. High-school and junior-college libraries will find this a worthwhile purchase for the 200 shelves."
-- Booklist (January 1999) (Booklist 19990101)

From Booklist:

Quoting biographer John Toland in his introduction, Nardo claims of Hitler: "No other human disrupted so many lives . . . stirred so much hatred . . . inspired widespread adoration and was the hope and ideal of millions." Such sweeping and captivating statements serve as the perfect hook to grab readers and carry them through this fascinating historical journey sure to answer many questions concerning both what happened early in our century and how history took such an appalling turn. As much an analysis of Hitler's personality and Germany's temperament as a review of European history, the essays cover the expected (political development of Nazism, the "final solution" of Jewish genocide) and include nuances (film censorship and antifeminism) that flesh out the portrait of the ruler and regime that changed the world. Though primarily a history resource, the book could also provide effective support for psychology and sociology studies. An extensive appendix offers several excerpts from original Nazi documents, and the chronology and index will aid researchers. Roger Leslie

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