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I an a newcomer of the history of The Third Reich,and I want to read The Third Reich Trilogy(by Richard J Evans) and Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler during my period of undergraduate.Which should I read firstly?

Παύλος I prefer Ian Kershaw's biography. You will find anything you have to know about A.Hitler's life and also what happened before became the Nazi party le…moreI prefer Ian Kershaw's biography. You will find anything you have to know about A.Hitler's life and also what happened before became the Nazi party leader. Also, i strongly recommend the trilogy of Laurence Rees. (less)

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Is this a Book or a Journal??

Brane This is an in depth, researched biography on a historical figure. A book.

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Who do you think the most important characters were in this book?

Livy I would say the most important characters in this book are Hitler and Rudolf Hess. I mention Rudolf Hess because he was my great uncle. I haven't read…moreI would say the most important characters in this book are Hitler and Rudolf Hess. I mention Rudolf Hess because he was my great uncle. I haven't read this book yet but from what I've read in the comments its supposed to be good (less)

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Do you think that Kershaw's view of Hitler in the book is balanced?

Brane I think the view is about as balanced as one can get. Kershaw makes few assumptions without hard evidence to back them up. It's really a strange quest…moreI think the view is about as balanced as one can get. Kershaw makes few assumptions without hard evidence to back them up. It's really a strange question to ask about a man like Hitler, because what exactly does balance look like with a personality so objectively disgusting? There's too much evidence to ever make an argument otherwise. Kershaw doesn't spend very much time talking about morality, or ethics. He presents the facts and talks about what we can definitively learn from those facts. Even while relying on only facts, the book is very insightful and informative. He blames the people that need blaming. He did a very solid job on the book.(less)

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