The Psychology of Dictatorship Based on an Examination of the Leaders of Nazi Germany

by Gustave Mark Gilbert

"The Psychology of Based on an Examination of the Leaders of Nazi Germany" by G.M. Gilbert offers an in-depth psychological analysis of key Nazi officials during the Nuremberg Trials. Drawing from his unique position as a prison psychologist, Gilbert provides firsthand insights into the personalities and behaviors of figures such as Hermann Göring, Rudolf Hess, and Joachim von Ribbentrop. The book explores the psychological underpinnings of authoritarianism and the dynamics that enabled the rise of dictatorship in Nazi Germany. Through detailed observations and interviews, Gilbert sheds light on the complex interplay between individual psychopathology and systemic structures of power. FIRST EDITION, SECOND PRINTING.

Genres: Psychology, History, Nonfiction

327 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Gustave Mark Gilbert was an American psychologist best known for his writings containing observations of high-ranking Nazi leaders during the Nuremberg trials. His 1950 book The Psychology of Dictatorship was an attempt to profile the Nazi German dictator Adolf Hitler using as reference the testimonials of Hitler's closest generals and commanders. Gilbert's published work is still a subject of study in many universities and colleges, especially in the field of psychology.