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I'm not sure that I would call this a work of history, but it does give you an immediate perspective that is missing in a more academic telling of these events.
Shirer writes much of himself into this work and holds back none of his personal belief and emotional reaction to the events which he observed from within Germany itself.
Shirer writes much of himself into this work and holds back none of his personal belief and emotional reaction to the events which he observed from within Germany itself.
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
No one needs a review of this book from the likes of me. Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
A classic. A well written book by a journalist who was in Berlin for the rise of Hitler and who had access to some of the main (surviving) people after the war. Personal opinion comes through in a few spots (he really hated Ribbentrop) but overall it seems an objective work. It is also a pleasant read, not just a repetition of facts and dates.
Wow, what a read! This was a huge endeavor, but well worth it. I learned so much about the history of Germany prior and during WWII.
An incredible historical work from a very dark time.
I'm always fascinated by books on WWII or WWI. This book is one of the best historical pieces I've read in my opinion.
I'm always fascinated by books on WWII or WWI. This book is one of the best historical pieces I've read in my opinion.
I listened to this perhaps a bit too soon after Evans's trilogy. Not only was there a lot of repetition, but Shirer's weaknesses were highlighted by the proximity. The most interesting period of the Third Reich, the crazy rise of the Nazi party, is the most shallow of the book. It focuses on the Nazi personalities and mentions the social and economic context only in passing. Much of the narrative springs from diplomatic correspondence, which of course produces a very particular focus. But, overall, it is a very accessible history of the Third Reich, not too encumbered by a victor's perspective or, most importantly, a cold war bias.