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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany
by William L. Shirer
A Very popular book I've seen on a lot of bookshelves. Some things stuck out to me as off, some quarter way through the book and I stumbled across a Reddit thread on why this book should be given second preference, instead Richard J Evans' work should be read.
William Shirer's work serves as a good primary source for Nazism given he was present in Germany when things were taking place, but his analysis is very much people-centric and at places, he felt like he might be romanticising the main characters. The writer also seems to be fixating on the sexuality of the Nazis and SS.
In short, I would recommend anybody picking up this book to read Richard J Evan's Third Reich trilogy. Much more readable and comprehensive.
William Shirer's work serves as a good primary source for Nazism given he was present in Germany when things were taking place, but his analysis is very much people-centric and at places, he felt like he might be romanticising the main characters. The writer also seems to be fixating on the sexuality of the Nazis and SS.
In short, I would recommend anybody picking up this book to read Richard J Evan's Third Reich trilogy. Much more readable and comprehensive.