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A review by mattmclean
The Death of Democracy: Hitler's Rise to Power and the Downfall of the Weimar Republic by Benjamin Carter Hett
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
One of the best books i've read in a long time, and one of the few books I believe everyone should read. We always discuss how WW2 ended, and we kinda gloss over the conditions that led to the rise of fascism. And what is taught in (American) schools is so broad stroked that it is quite misleading (eg there was inflation, so everyone voted for the nazis).
Hitler gained power via the backing of a right wing coalition who thought they could control him (sound like the Devos/Price/Kock families with Trump???) There was a cultural divide between rural areas and the cities, Protestants and gays/artists/modernists (pick your adventure basically) that backed Hitler for social reasons. Industrialists backed Hitler to abolish unions and get rid of industry regulations. Conspiracies theories and myths in regards to Germany's past ran rampant. Everyone (the communists included) refused to compromise due to political gridlock and atomization. Does any of this sound familiar??.
I think it could be argued that Hitler's rise to power is one of the most important stories ever, and it is too often glossed over. I highly recommend this book. It will ruin your day.
Hitler gained power via the backing of a right wing coalition who thought they could control him (sound like the Devos/Price/Kock families with Trump???) There was a cultural divide between rural areas and the cities, Protestants and gays/artists/modernists (pick your adventure basically) that backed Hitler for social reasons. Industrialists backed Hitler to abolish unions and get rid of industry regulations. Conspiracies theories and myths in regards to Germany's past ran rampant. Everyone (the communists included) refused to compromise due to political gridlock and atomization. Does any of this sound familiar??.
I think it could be argued that Hitler's rise to power is one of the most important stories ever, and it is too often glossed over. I highly recommend this book. It will ruin your day.