Most people, even those well read in World War II history, have a very general concept of what life was like for the average German under the Nazi regime. And that includes me. This is probably due to the numerous TV and movies made about life in that period, as well as Allied propaganda.
These essays by eight historians present a slightly different picture. One describes how Hitler was perceived as being "above" the corruption of other Nazi officials and organizations vying for power and loot against each other. This aspect was despised by many Germans. Another essay describes the sometimes violent reaction by young Germans against the system by "Swing Kids" and " Edelweiss Pirates." These groups baited and even fought Hitler Youth groups. Another essay describes the Nazi persecution against other racial and/or ethnic groups other than the Jews. None of the essays offer any apology for what the Nazis did.
It is a short book, only 110 pages, and should prove enlightening reading for students of this period.
These essays by eight historians present a slightly different picture. One describes how Hitler was perceived as being "above" the corruption of other Nazi officials and organizations vying for power and loot against each other. This aspect was despised by many Germans. Another essay describes the sometimes violent reaction by young Germans against the system by "Swing Kids" and " Edelweiss Pirates." These groups baited and even fought Hitler Youth groups. Another essay describes the Nazi persecution against other racial and/or ethnic groups other than the Jews. None of the essays offer any apology for what the Nazis did.
It is a short book, only 110 pages, and should prove enlightening reading for students of this period.
