The Third Reich in 100 Objects: A Material History of Nazi Germany - Hardcover

Roger Moorhouse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1784381802 ISBN 13: 9781784381806

Publisher: Greenhill Books, 2017

Synopsis

Hitler's Third Reich is still the focus of numerous articles, books and films: no regime of the twentieth century has prompted such interest or such a body of literature. This is an accessible, compelling, sometimes shocking and often revelatory guide to the Third Reich that has been collated and presented by one of the world's leading historians of Nazi Germany. The photographs gathered by Roger Moorhouse range from documents and postcards to weapons and personal effects. They include Pervitin, Hitler's Mercedes, Hitler's grooming kit, the Messerschmitt 262, the Luger pistol, the Tiger Tank, Eva Braun's lipstick case, the underpants of Rudolf Hess, and, of course, the Swastika and Mein Kampf.

"A fascinating kaleidoscope. These 100 objects are the icons of Nazi Germany." (PROFESSOR SONKE NEITZEL, author of Tapping Hitler s Generals & Soldiers)

"From the bizarre to the sinister; a novel and informative way of describing Nazi Germany." (CHARLES MESSENGER, author of Tanks and Broken Sword)

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Product Description

Hitler's Third Reich is still the focus of numerous articles, books and films: no conflict of the twentieth century has prompted such interest or such a body of literature. Approaching the canon of World War II literature is a challenge for a general reader but the 100 objects approach is a novel and accessible presentation. This is a compelling, frequently shocking and revelatory guide to the Third Reich that has been collated and presented by two of the world's leading World War II historians., The photographs gathered by Roger Moorhouse and Roger Moorhouse include Pervitin, Hitler's Mercedes, Wehrmach toilet paper, Hitler's grooming kit, the Nuremberg courtroom, the Tiger Tank, fragments of flak, the Iron Cross and, of course, the Swastika and Mein Kampf.

Review

The style of writing is clear and coherent, the illustrations crisp and of excellent quality, and the book well-rounded and accessible to all. Whether the reader is just interested in this period of history or an academic it is very highly recommended. --Alina Nwobilska, Britain at War magazine

"No one knows more about the Third Reich than Roger Moorhouse. He has chosen fascinating objects that expose the poisonous reality of Hitler s Germany." --DAN SNOW, author of Twentieth Century Battlefields & Death or Victory

"Every political religion requires its icons and Nazism exemplified this. Art, artefacts and symbols mattered enormously to Hitler and his henchmen, who were selling an idea, a faith, as much as a political programme. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book by a leading expert on the Nazis sums up the Third Reich in a brilliant and highly accessible way." --Professor Andrew Roberts, author of The Storm of War & Masters and Commanders

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1784381802
• ISBN 13: 9781784381806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288