Nazi Germany: Confronting the Myths

Nazi Germany: Confronting the Myths provides a concise and compelling introduction to the Third Reich. At the same time, it challenges and demystifies the many stereotypes surrounding Hitler and Nazi Germany.

• Creates a succinct, argument-driven overview for students by using common myths and stereotypes to encourage critical engagement with the subject
• Provides an up-to-date historical synthesis based on the latest research in the field
• Argues that in order to fully understand and explain this period of history, we need to address its seeming paradoxes - for example, questioning why most Germans viewed the Third Reich as a legitimate government, despite the Nazis' criminality
• Incorporates useful study features, including a timeline, glossary, maps, and illustrations

Author: Catherine A. Epstein
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01/27/2015
Series: Wiley Short Histories
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781118294789