The Coming of the Third Reich

By: Richard J. Evans

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

There is no story in 20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler’s rise to power and the collapse of civilization in Nazi Germany. With The Coming of the Third Reich, Richard Evans, one of the world’s most distinguished historians, has written the definitive account for our time. A masterful synthesis of a vast body of scholarly work integrated with important new research and interpretations, Evans’s history restores drama and contingency to the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazis, even as it shows how ready Germany was by the early 1930s for such a takeover to occur. The Coming of the Third Reich is a masterwork of the historian’s art and the book by which all others on the subject will be judged.

©2005 Richard J. Evans (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp

Critic reviews

"[A]n impressive achievement.... [Evans'] opus will be one of the major historical works of our time." ( The Atlantic)

Outstanding

Brilliant synthesis, great narration. Along with Ullrich’s first Hitler biography, the best book I’ve read or listened to on the Third Reich.

Has content I didn't know previously

I read WWII history, and I've read/listened to the "classics" like the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and other books focusing on different aspects of the Third Reich, and this book has content I wasn't aware of before. This is exceptionally detailed, and this first volume embeds the Third Reich in Germany's history. Sean Pratt is an excellent narrator, and he keeps your attention. I highly recommend it. My only complaint is that the maps in the physical version aren't included as a PDF, but that's a quibble.

An ok book w/ an ok narration

Evans fails to create a narrative. Instead he creates an adequate review off the facts.

1920 to 1938 Looks a lot like today

If the USA isn't careful the coup we witnessed in 2020 will end in disaster.

Excellent..

I loved the book… although a little repetitive at times, it explains a great deal about the roots and causes of Naziism.

… and will take the author’s word for it, that it is founded on research…

A good good listen!

Well read

Lots of great info for WW2 and Third Reich enthusiasts. Nice calm reading. I prefer to listen while falling asleep for the night

very good detailed

there's some dry parts to pass the time but they go by quickly. nothing to complain about

great analysis; great narration

exactly as my title says. the series is unique in that it covers domestics, including economy, daily life

Great book, terrible narration

This production of Richard Evans great book is seriously hobbled by poor narration. Odd pauses and hesitations totally pull you out of the narrative. The text itself is excellent. If you are interested in this topic, Defying Hitler is a great memoir with a wonderful narrator.

For the novice and the expert

Very detailed account of the dawn of the Third Reich from the late 19th century until their consolidation of power in the early 30's. Rather than focusing on the formation and history of the NAZI party, it focuses on the social beliefs and conditions that contributed in both its formation and popularity. Good for those with very little foreknowledge of the topic and for those that are well versed in the period. The narration is good as well, not overbearing but not dull enough to lull you to sleep.