Bibliograph

Hitler, personal recollections : memoirs of Hitler from those who knew him : based on an original manuscript, by Heinz A. Heinz ; edited and introduced by Bob Carruthers

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Hitler, personal recollections : memoirs of Hitler from those who knew him : based on an original manuscript, by Heinz A. Heinz ; edited and introduced by Bob Carruthers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hitler

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Heinz A. Heinz ; edited and introduced by Bob Carruthers

Sub title

personal recollections : memoirs of Hitler from those who knew him : based on an original manuscript

Summary

Original authorised biography of Hitler, first published in Germany in 1939. Based on interviews supplied by friends, helpers and comrades who believed in him from the start. Sheds light on his time at school, on the battlefields of WW1 and his early political struggles, including the 9th November Beer Hall Putsch., Heinz A. Heinz was the only writer authorised by the Nazi Party to draw a biography of the Fu?hrer for publication in the English speaking world. The result was the 1938 authorised biography of Adolf Hitler entitled GermanyAEs Hitler. - - The book was based on interviews supplied first hand by those friends, helpers and comrades who had believed in him from the beginning of his political career. Heinz A. Heinz was a professional journalist and author, he interviewed HitlerAEs old school friends, army colleagues, landlords, his jailer, and early party comrades including an invaluable interview with Anton Drexler to produce an unprecedented insight into Adolf Hitler as viewed by his acquaintances during the inter-war period. - - These remarkable interviews were given by those who had stood by him in his darkest days, and who lived to see one of the most astounding political achievements in history. Included are vivid and unique descriptions of Hitler at school, his First World War battlefield experiences, the early political struggles, the full story behind the 9th November Beer Hall Putsch, Hitler in prison, and the struggle to power from 1926 to 1933. - - Featuring a new introduction by Emmy Award winning writer and historian Bob Carruthers, this book is a vital primary source reference work for anyone interested in understanding how and why Hitler won the total adulation and support of such a large section of the German people

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