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The Devil's Disciples
Anthony Read
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Description for The Devil's Disciples
Paperback. In this chronological narrative, the author shows how the personalities of Hitler's inner circle developed and how their jealousies and constant intrigues affected the regime, the war and Hitler himself. It focuses on Goring, Goebbels, Himmler, Bormann, Speer and Ribbentrop. Num Pages: 1008 pages, 8pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 45. Weight in Grams: 690.
The Nazi regime was essentially a religious cult, relying on the hypnotic personality of one man, Adolf Hitler, and it was fated to die with him. But while it lasted, his closest lieutenants competed ferociously for power and position as his chosen successor. This deadly contest accounted for many of the regime's worst excesses, in which millions of people died, and which brought Western civilization to its knees. The Devil's Disciples is the first major book for a general readership to examine those lieutenants, not only as individuals but also as a group. It focuses on the three Nazi paladins ... Read more
The Nazi regime was essentially a religious cult, relying on the hypnotic personality of one man, Adolf Hitler, and it was fated to die with him. But while it lasted, his closest lieutenants competed ferociously for power and position as his chosen successor. This deadly contest accounted for many of the regime's worst excesses, in which millions of people died, and which brought Western civilization to its knees. The Devil's Disciples is the first major book for a general readership to examine those lieutenants, not only as individuals but also as a group. It focuses on the three Nazi paladins ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
1008
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1008
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780712664165
SKU
V9780712664165
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About Anthony Read
Anthony Read became a full-time writer after a successful career in television production. He has co-written a number of books with David Fisher, including several about Germany and the Second World War. This is his first major book as sole author.
Reviews for The Devil's Disciples
A pacy, elegant book.
Guardian
It is of paramount importance that well-researched, authoritative accounts of the Nazi era continue to be written. Anthony Read's study of Hitler's inner circle is just such one.
Michael Arditti
Daily Express
Guardian
It is of paramount importance that well-researched, authoritative accounts of the Nazi era continue to be written. Anthony Read's study of Hitler's inner circle is just such one.
Michael Arditti
Daily Express