Who Would Like This Book:
This is an in-depth, eye-opening account of how the Nazi regime completely transformed Germany from 1933 to 1939. If you're fascinated by how ordinary life became entangled in totalitarianism - or want to understand how ideology can seep into every aspect of society - this book delivers, backed by extraordinary research and detail. History buffs, WWII enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone curious about how dictatorships actually function on the ground will get a lot out of this. Evans manages to make weighty material immersive and accessible, so even non-academics will find it readable.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the exhaustive detail overwhelming - think mountains of statistics, footnotes, and social policies. If you want a fast-paced narrative or are just looking for the big picture, the thematic (rather than strictly chronological) approach can feel dense or even a bit dry at times. Those new to this era or looking for global context might also find it too focused on Germany itself. And if you prefer your history with more direct authorial commentary or less emphasis on day-to-day bureaucracy, this might not be your cup of tea.
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'The Third Reich in Power' by Richard J. Evans is the second volume in a Nazi trilogy that covers the years 1933 to 1939 in Germany. Evans organizes the vast material thematically rather than chronologically, providing readers with the option to delve into individual chapters like independent shorter books. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject as it serves as a myth buster in various ways, offering a detailed account of the Nazi party's rise to power and their consolidation of control in Germany.
Evans meticulously traces the acts and impact of the Nazi party from 1933 to the outbreak of the war in 1939, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the domestic scene in Germany during this period. The book is described as a substantial and well-researched account that covers various aspects such as propaganda, social engineering, economy, education, and war preparations, shedding light on the complexities and nuances of the Nazi regime's policies and actions.
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The book contains content warnings for graphic historical events including violence, persecution, and systemic genocide.
From The Publisher:
"[Evans's] three-volume history . . . is shaping up to be a masterpiece. Fluidly narrated, tightly organized and comprehensive." -William Grimes, The New York Times The definitive account of Germany's malign transformation under Hitler's total rule and the implacable march to war This magnificent second volume of Richard J. Evans's three-volume history of Nazi Germany was hailed by Benjamin Schwartz of the Atlantic Monthly as the definitive English-language account... gripping and precise. It chronicles the incredible story of Germany's radical reshaping under Nazi rule. As those who were deemed unworthy to be counted among the German people were dealt with in increasingly brutal terms, Hitler's drive to prepare Germany for the war that he saw as its destiny reached its fateful hour in September 1939. The Third Reich in Power is the fullest and most authoritative account yet written of how, in six years, Germany was brought to the edge of that terrible abyss.
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About the Author:
Richard J. Evans was born in London and educated at Oxford University. He has taught at Columbia University and Birkbeck, University of London, and since 2014 has been the Regius Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Cambridge. His many publications include an acclaimed three-volume history of the Third Reich and a recent collection of essays, The Third Reich in History and Memory. A Fellow of the British Academy and the Royal Society of Literature, he is a past winner of the Wolfson History Prize, and was twice a History Honoree at the Los Angeles Times Book Awards. In 2012 he was appointed Knight Bachelor in the Queen's birthday honors list, for services to scholarship.
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