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The Nazis

A Warning from History

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By: Laurence Rees
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Following the success of Rees's best-selling Auschwitz, this substantially revised and updated edition of The Nazis - A Warning from History tells the powerfully gripping story of the rise and fall of the Third Reich.

During a 16-year period, acclaimed author and documentary-maker Laurence Rees met and interviewed a large number of former Nazis, and his unique insights into the Nazi psyche and World War II received enormous praise.

At the heart of the book lie compelling eyewitness accounts of life under Adolf Hitler, spoken through the words of those who experienced the Nazi regime at every level of society. An extensive new section on the Nazi/Soviet war (previously published in Rees' War of the Century) provides a chilling insight into Nazi mentality during the most bloody conflict in history.

Described as one of the greatest documentary series of all times The Nazis - A Warning from History won a host of awards, including a BAFTA and an International Documentary Award.

©1997 Laurence Rees (P)2020 Penguin Audio 20th Century Europe Military Modern Politics & Government War Soviet Union Imperialism Holocaust Russia
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I have read many books by Laurence Rees but this one is a must. To think the events here happened less than 100 years ago is a chilling reminder of what happens when populism and nationalism become common politics. This is surely a must read for schools the world over, for if we fail to learn we are doomed to repeat.

Astounding and sad

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well.narrated, written. learn sbout war-life from up close. Really, everyonex s victim, soldiers and vitizens. (All apart from A.H., even tho he did off himself)

enjoyable

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This is a very good primer for other, more in depth studies (such as Kershaw's incredible Hitler biography). It's written in a crisp, clear style and moves at pace. Engaging and informative, without getting too academic.

Excellent high level overview

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Very enjoyable, having read many books on WW2 in particular directly relating to the Third Reich, Hitler and his Partners in crime, Stalingrad, this compares favourably, well worth the purchase.

Excellent story telling

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This was a book I stayed with until the end. Powerful narration and terrifying graphic descriptions of war and cruelty. Worth buying this book. Laurence Rees is a first rate author and historian.

Powerful

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