
The Unfathomable Ascent
How Hitler Came to Power
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Paul Hodgson
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Peter Ross Range
The chilling and little-known story of Adolf Hitler's eight-year march to the pinnacle of German politics.
On the night of January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler leaned out of a spotlit window of the Reich chancellery in Berlin, bursting with joy. The moment seemed unbelievable, even to Hitler. After an improbable political journey that came close to faltering on many occasions, his march to power had finally succeeded.
While the path of Hitler's rise has been told in books covering larger portions of his life, no previous work has focused solely on his eight-year climb to rule: 1925-1933. Renowned author Peter Ross Range brings this period back to startling life with a narrative history that describes brushes with power, quests for revenge, nonstop electioneering, American-style campaign tactics, and - for Hitler - moments of gloating triumph followed by abject humiliation.
Indeed, this is the tale of a high-school dropout's climb from the infamy of a failed coup to the highest office in Europe's largest country. It is a saga of personal growth and lavish living, a melodrama rife with love affairs and even suicide attempts. But it is also the definitive account of Hitler's unrelenting struggle for control over his raucous movement, as he fought off challenges, built and bullied coalitions, quelled internecine feuds, and neutralized his enemies - all culminating in the creation of the Third Reich and the Western world's descent into darkness. One of the most dramatic and important stories in world history, Hitler's ascent spans Germany's wobbly recovery from World War I through years of growing prosperity and, finally, into crippling depression.
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"A fast-paced tour-de-force that shows how the German republic wrecked itself from within, Peter Ross Range's The Unfathomable Ascent is a must-read for anyone interested in Adolf Hitler's march to power or the tragic fragility of democracy." (David King, New York Times best-selling author of The Trial of Adolf Hitler)
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Horrifying Story - Yet So Real
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The material made it a tough listen, fascinating
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The best account of Hitler’s rise to power.
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Very interesting read
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I recently finished "The Unfathomable Ascent: How Hitler Came to Power," by Peter Ross Range, which offers a meticulously researched and gripping narrative of the eight critical years from 1925 to 1933, after his release from prison, when Adolf Hitler rose from obscurity to absolute power in Germany and it’s quite a story.
There are many biographies of Hitler, but few focus on this critical period. Range tackles the tough question of how a nation like Germany, with its Reformation history, intellectual legacy, top-tier universities, and love of freedom and order, allowed Hitler to come to power. Yes, Germany faced harsh post-WWI reparations and struggles, but how does that explain Hitler? Range vividly brings to life the crucial steps and missteps that led to one of history's darkest periods and the world’s most devastating war.
Range's strength lies in unraveling the complicated world of Weimar politics. After Hitler's failed 1923 Beer Hall Putsch, he returned to a shaky Germany, gathered loyal followers, and spread his extreme nationalist and anti-Semitic views. Despite setbacks, Hitler's relentless campaigning and strategic use of propaganda, violence, and threats gradually increased his influence. Range captures these twists and turns with a flair that keeps you hooked.
One standout aspect of Range's narrative is his depiction of the Weimar Republic's downfall. By 1928, Hitler seemed politically insignificant, but the Great Depression changed everything. With Germany's economy in ruins, desperate people turned to extremist ideas. The Nazis capitalized on the chaos, securing 6.4 million votes in the 1930 elections, becoming the second-largest party in the Reichstag and the largest by 1932. However, the Nazis never won a majority in any election, topping out at around 37%, though no other party did either.
Range also highlights the backroom deals and political blunders that helped Hitler rise. He explains how the Nazis exploited the weaknesses of the Weimar political system without winning an electoral majority. His portrayal of figures like Franz von Papen and Kurt Schleicher, whose political maneuverings inadvertently paved the way for Hitler, adds depth to the narrative. Conservative politicians, thinking they could control Hitler, pushed for his appointment as chancellor in 1933. With help from key figures like Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler, Hitler quickly took over, using events like the Reichstag fire to crush opposition and seize total power. As the Nazis dominated the political right and refused to compromise, the Communists held the left and also rejected compromise. Both were always in opposition to the center, which had previously ruled but could no longer stand a chance. Despite many opportunities, Hitler's enemies could never unite enough to get rid of him.
Despite covering complex historical events, Range's book is highly readable and balanced. He keeps the narrative clear and engaging, avoiding the heavy detail that can make some history feel like a series of events and dates. He also avoids oversimplifying Hitler’s rise, instead telling a story that helps you understand how Hitler's ascent was both shocking and, in many ways, preventable.
In short, it's an excellent read for anyone curious about how a country as advanced as Germany could fall under the spell of such an evil leader. Range's book is both an eye-opening history lesson and a cautionary tale for our times. To understand the dynamics that led to one of the most catastrophic regimes in history, this book is a must-read. Hitler’s politics were driven by extreme nationalism and a blame culture, and this book highlights the warning from history and its parallels to today. Conservatives thought Hitler could bring them to power while they controlled him. But we know what happened between 1933 and 1945.
How? And could it happen again
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Very insightful, top notch writing, listenable
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Ominous tale . . .
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Very well written
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