The Coming of the Third Reich

Sep 22, 2024 7:41 AM

Author:Richard J. Evans

Richard Evans' brilliant book unfolds perhaps the single most important story of the 20th century: how a stable and modern country in less than a single lifetime led Europe into moral, physical and cultural ruin and despair. A terrible story not least because there were so many other ways in which Germany's history could have been played out. With authority, skill and compassion, Evans recreates a country torn apart by overwhelming economic, political and social blows: the First World War, Versailles, hyperinflation and the Great Depression. One by one these blows ruined or pushed aside almost everything admirable about Germany, leaving the way clear for a truly horrifying ideology to take command.

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Reveals in heart-rending detail what it truly means to be an East Ender

—— Daily Express

An excellent collection of recollections of Eastenders. ... What a place, what indomitable pride. Read all about it

—— Country Life

Richard Overy is writing at the height of his powers... The result is often startling, never less than fascinating

—— Adam Sisman , Observer

A thought provoking reappraisal of the war - deeply researched, complex and yet beautifully lucid

—— Correlli Barnett , Times Literary Supplement

A first-rate presentation of the life of a first-rate scientific mind…it is hard to imagine a more thoughtful and warm biography than this one

—— Douglas Hofstadter , New York Times Book Review

Andrew Hodge’s book is of exemplary scholarship and sympathy. Intimate, perceptive and insightful, it’s also the most readable biography I’ve picked up in some time

—— Time Out

Save your money for the forthcoming new edition of Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges, regarded by many as one of the greatest biographies of anyone, let along Turing

—— Robert Matthews , BBC Focus Magazine

This book stands the test of time. It is a labour of love…compelling

—— Energy and Technology

Authoritative biography

—— BBC online

Hodges's biography is sensitive, sympathetic and uncompromisingly intellectual. The maths is extremely hard work – but helps the lay reader to appreciate the scale of Turing's achievements

—— Brandon Robsaw , Independent on Sunday

A rich and fascinating portrait of a genius whose life was tragically ended before its time

—— Gay Times

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