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The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler
- Narrated by: Michael Jayston
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Adolf Hitler was an unlikely leader - fuelled by hate, incapable of forming normal human relationships, unwilling to debate political issues - and yet he commanded enormous support. So how was it possible that Hitler became such an attractive figure to millions of people? That is the important question at the core of Laurence Rees’ new book.
The Holocaust, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, the outbreak of the Second World War - all these cataclysmic events and more can be laid at Hitler’s door. Hitler was a war criminal arguably without precedent in the history of the world. Yet, as many who knew him confirm, Hitler was still able to exert a powerful influence over the people who encountered him.
In this fascinating book to accompany his new BBC series, the acclaimed historian and documentary maker Laurence Rees examines the nature of Hitler’s appeal, and reveals the role Hitler’s supposed ‘charisma’ played in his success. Rees’ previous work has explored the inner workings of the Nazi state in The Nazis: A Warning from History and the crimes they committed in Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution. The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler is a natural culmination of 20 years of writing and research on the Third Reich, and a remarkable examination of the man and the mind at the heart of it all.
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- Stephen J Douglass
- 03-02-18
Bad men do bad deeds
Great production and superb presentation. So much to think about and total disbelief in the whole inhumanity of those who followed hitler
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- Julie Artist
- 02-08-14
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What made the experience of listening to The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler the most enjoyable?
Enjoyable seems an odd description of my experience of this book. I hesitated before purchasing it as I was unsure if the subject matter would be too uncomfortable. However, I found the book to be compulsive listening. My only interest in this period of history came from secondary school, but I found this book has reignited an interest in the Second World War and the lessons we can take from it.
What did you like best about this story?
The pace of the book and the balanced approach gave an insight into the characters and what drove them to succeed for a time with such a terrifying regime
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I enjoyed the whole book, and did not find any aspects of it boring, I wish history could be taught like this in schools
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
How one person given the right environment and supported by like minded individuals can cause such suffering to so many
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-08-16
Superb!
A thoroughly gripping, detailed, and informative piece of work, narrated superbly to great effect!
The best audio book I've listened to in a long time, giving great insight into Hitler's evil genius for manipulation of the masses and of individuals.
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- Mrs. T. L. Brown
- 19-12-12
Why did they follow him?
This is a wonderful audiobook, which attempts to explain what made people follow what to us is a complete mad man, it is easy to listen too, wonderfully read and has taught me a lot about Nazi Germany and some of the reasons why so many followed Hitler to the very end in many ways blindly.
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- Paul S. Turner
- 22-06-14
Truly excellent insight
Would you consider the audio edition of The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler to be better than the print version?
Yes. Don't have much free time to read a print version
What other book might you compare The Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler to, and why?
Nazi and the final solution is the closest book similar
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From start to finish this was excellent
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No
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Could have been longer as I didn't want it to end as it was fascinating
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- Louise Birch
- 23-05-15
A great educational read.
An excellent listen / read for anyone with a general interest, but particularly useful to students studying Nazi Germany from GCSE through to degree level.
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- Ludwig van El
- 31-10-21
more history than psychology
I'd have ranked it higher if it had been more about charisma/psychology than history. as it stands, it is a good history book. charisma is a side feature.
Worthwhile though.
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- Craig Beck
- 26-07-13
Fascinating
A fascinating account of how Hitler lead a nation into a World War. Really spiked my interest in an area I have not previously read much about.
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- mrs_v
- 16-03-17
Interesting study
This book is fascinating and frightening, incredibly relevant within the political climate of today. Wonderful narration, Jayston is a calming voice that helps you soak in the information.
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- Dr Zube
- 24-11-12
Excellent history of the leader of the third reich
An excellent account of the dark personal history of the most infamous man in history. Gripping and very interesting account of how this truly awful man had the german people in his hand for so long despite the turn in the war, read very well by Michael Jayston. The only negative is the relentless hatred of the man can be hard to listen to sometimes, for he was a truly awful awful man. Fans of history should give this a listen, great stuff.
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