Draw ing on an unprecedented range and variety of original research; Hitler?s Empire sheds new light on how the Nazis designed; maintained; and lost their European dominion?and offers a chilling vision of what the world would have become had they won the war. Mark Mazower forces us to set aside timeworn opinions of the Third Reich; and instead shows how the party drew inspiration for its imperial expansion from America and Great Britain. Yet the Nazis? lack of political sophistication left them unequal to the task of ruling what their armies had conquered; despite a shocking level of cooperation from the overwhelmed countries. A work as authoritative as it is unique; Hitler?s Empire is a surprising?and controversial? new appraisal of the Third Reich?s rise and ultimate fall.
#117618 in Books Mazower; Mark 2009-08-25 2009-08-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x 1.70 x 5.60l; 1.44 #File Name: 014311610X768 pagesPenguin Books
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. First rate; fascinating and originalBy Danny OrbachAs an researcher interested in WWII; I expected a lot from an expert of Mark Mazower's caliber. I am happy and delighted to say that "Hitler's Empire" exceeded even my own expectations. Many historians write books which are either too narrow; or just sensationalist rendering of well known WWII stories. Mark Mazower; by contrast; brings an original perspective to the general picture. He analyzes the Third Reich as an empire; that is; a political center that governs a patchwork of dominions according to different rules. Doing so; he sheds new light on Nazi rule in Europe; explains apparent contradictions and connects the study of Nazi Germany with the wider field of histoey of empires.This book is also great for general readers. Notwithstanding its scholarly rigour; it is written in a fascinating; absorbing way. It has enough detail for depth; but not too much. It's a great read for anyone interested in WWII; and I recommend it enthusiastically.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BrilliantBy K. LongThis book is simply outstanding. Mazower covers the economic; political; and cultural goals of the occupation and explains how they were often in conflict with one another. Also covered are the governments and policies in the Axis satellite states and those conquered states where the occupation left some degree of self-government intact. It's a complex topic and a long book that will give you much to think about. Read it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. high- quality bookBy E K.Book arrived bread-new...I don't believe it had ever been opened. A great deal for the price!
