354 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Note
"Originally published in Great Britain by Ebury Press ... London, in 2012"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-329) and index.
Contents
Part One. The Road to Power. Discovering A Mission ; Making A Connection ; Searching For A Hero ; Developing A Vision ; Offering Hope In A Crisis ; Being Certain -- Part Two. Journey to War. The Man Who Will Come ; The Importance Of Enemies ; The Lure Of The Radical ; The Thrill Of Release ; Turning Vision Into Reality -- Part Three. Risk and Reward. The Great Gamble ; Charisma And Overconfidence ; False Hope And The Murder Of Millions -- Part Four. Blood And Death. Last Chance ; The Death Of Charisma.
Summary
Acclaimed historian and documentary filmmaker Laurence Rees examines the nature of Hitler's appeal and reveals the role his supposed "charisma" played in his success.