Title:
Hitler's charisma : leading millions into the abyss
Author:
Rees, Laurence, 1957-
Personal Author:
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Pantheon Books, [2012]
Physical Description:
354 pages, 16 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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.
General Note:
"Originally published in Great Britain by Ebury Press ... London, in 2012"--Title page verso.
Language:
English
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.
ISBN:
9780307377296
Format :
Book
