I started reading this book a long time ago and continued to wade through the book until finishing it today. The book is the first of a planned trilogy on the Third Reich. Only the first book was available when I started reading it but I understand that all three books are now completed. I enjoyed the book but right now I'm not sure that I will read the trilogy. Years ago I read "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by William Shirer and also have read several other World War II books.
I continue to be amazed at the circumstances leading to the Third Reich and World War II and especially the extermination of millions of Jews and many others. Our late 20th Century and 21st Century minds cannot begin to fathom the depth of the prejudice and actions which led to this travesty.
However, as you read this book you find that anti-Semitism was not limited to one nation or culture and the roots of anti-Semitism are very deep. This was coupled with the anti-Communism mentality of the Nazis. I'm afraid that some people might excuse one "anti" while condemning the other.
Toward the end of this book and its details about the pivotal year of 1933 the reader has to be astounded by the systematic expulsion of artists, educators, cinematographers, Jews, and many others.
It's a good book if you can dedicate the time to read it.
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