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“Hitler was no inexorable product of a German 'special path', no logical culmination of long-term trends in specifically German culture and ideology. Nor was he a mere 'accident' in the course of German history.”

Quote by Ian Kershaw

Book:Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris

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Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris

This book delves into the formative years of one of history's most notorious figures, exploring the events and influences that shaped his worldview and led to his ascent in German politics. more

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Ian Kershaw is a renowned British historian known for his research on Nazi Germany and World War II. His works, 'Hitler' and 'The Third Reich', provide profound historical analysis of this period to both the public and the academic community. more

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