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C.H.BECK
Susanne Simor |
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| German | |
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Who were the National Socialists?
This simple question touches the core of the Nazi regime. Ulrich Herbert, one of the most respected contemporary historians, explores the specific characteristics of the National Socialist dictatorship and analyzes central themes in the history of the Third Reich, from the origins of antisemitism to the careers of former Nazi functionaries in the Federal Republic.
Was it a small group of criminals who seduced the German people? A project of traditional elites? Or was it a fascist movement supported by broad sections of the population? The answers to the question of who the National Socialists were are as numerous as the attempts to fade out personal continuities and to draw a line between the crimes of the regime and one's own responsibility. By taking this question as the starting point for his studies, Ulrich Herbert shows the character of the Nazi dictatorship and reveals central aspects of its rule. His lucid essays not only combine his reflections on the history of National Socialism, but also reflect the path that Nazi research has taken in recent decades.