Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book is incredibly thick, and a little intimidating at first sight. But it's a great read. It's extremely informational and gives insight into the life, mind and cruelties of Hitler. Shirer writes in such a way that you're right with him as the story unfolds and takes shape. I felt the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A fascinating insight into the mind and methods of Hitler.
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“The classic history of the 1000 year Reich.
Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer's monumental study of Hitler's German Empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of this century's blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world.
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“i am interested in learning about the rise of Hitler and Nazis as i am learning about them for GCSE history.”
arron s wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a very hard book to read because of all of the vocabulary.”
JT Buelt wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Outstanding book about Hitler's Germany, must read...”
Dave H wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“wow, painful to get through for many reasons but what an eye opening book. amazing. let all pray that no one ever comes into power and causes so much (can't think of a bad enough word) again. ”
sara t wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An amazing (and appalling) history. Simply must be read.”
John M wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I have had this book for a long time and never read it untill this summmer. Was surprised how much I enjoyed it. The author was a master of putting together his exaustive research of the vast amount of material on this subject. He included much insightful personal information on the persons involved in the Germany of WW II. ”
Jim C wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Was a hard read with all the German in it, but a good read.”
Dan P wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i've been reading this for two years .... but i know how it ends...”
analeibaconnors wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No