The Last Days of Hitler, 7th Edition

By: Hugh Trevor-Roper

Narrated by: Steven Crossley

Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

In late 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. Missing for four months, he had simply vanished. Hugh Trevor-Roper, a British intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. With access to American counterintelligence files and German prisoners, his brilliant detective work proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin. It also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written.

Originally published in 1947, The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those final days of the Thousand-Year Reich - a dramatic, carefully planned finale to a terrible chapter of history.

©1947, 2016 Hugh Trevor-Roper (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Learn from history.

A lesson for those who dismiss the danger posed by a nationwide federally controlled police force combined with a cowed press corps.

A good read, notwithstanding its flaws

First printed in 1947, this is one of the first books published on this topic, or for that matter about WWII. As such, you will need to take the writing style in stride. The author also often offers conclusions, particularly when they concern psychoanalysis, that are not (and perhaps cannot be) substantiated. Nonetheless, it makes for an interesting read concerning the last days of the regime, and in particular the powerplays between the various participants. For example, one thing I had not appreciated prior to reading it is the influence that Martin Bormann had upon Hitler, and the manner in which he wielded that power. If you are interested in the topic, I think it's worth a read, and I don't regret doing so.

Informative

This was an enjoyable and fascinating book, written in a very English style. The story of the last days of Hitler is well constructed and vase on first hand accounts and written sources. The only problem is that the source that Trevor-Roper bases much of the book on, was later found to have not been particularly honest. Still some fascinating insights.

excellent review of the fall of the Nazis

comprehensive review of the last days of the Hitler and his advisors. good read for ww2 buffs

Conspiracy theorists beware

A really great explanation of the people, mindset, and actions of those in the Nazi party during the end of WW2. Particularly Hitler and his inner circle up to and after his suicide. This should eliminate any doubt that Hitler or his cronies survived the fall of the Third Reich

Exceptional

Provides tremendous insight into the chaos in the bunker during the final days of hitler and his pathetic followers.

give it an hour

when I first started listening I thought this is going to be very boring. but, after listening for an hour I was entertained by the sarcasm and wit. not laugh out loud funny, but amusing and informational. if you like history I highly recommend.

Extraordinary, enlightening!

Extraordinary, enlightening! Makes you visualize the triumphs, mysteries, and stupidity not only of the Third Reich but of Hitler and its major figures. The narrator does a brilliant job throughout.

As good as expected...maybe even better

I was a bit apprehensive about this audiobook I must admit. This being due to when the original was published and the fact that many supposedly new editions don't change anything at all. But I decided to give it a chance and was glad I did so. No new revelations just a well written and sourced work on the end of the Nazi regime and the evil man who was its heart.

Interesting and scary

As I listened to this book I could not help but notice numerous statements and comments that reminded me of the Trump administration - the exploitation of American prejudices, frustration, irrational concepts and conspiracies. The Nazis leaders as courtiers under Hitler, the use of superstition rather then fact. Trump’s demand of blind obedience and own infallibility. A government run by a self proclaimed genius served by a court of parasites.