The Nazi Mind

Twelve Warnings from History

De: Laurence Rees

Narrado por: John Sackville

From an award-winning historian comes a fresh analysis of the rise of Nazi extremism, how such thinking gained popularity, and why it is vital to fight burgeoning extremist movements today

How could the SS have committed the crimes they did? How were the killers who shot Jews at close quarters able to perpetrate this horror? Why did commandants of concentration and death camps willingly—often enthusiastically—oversee mass murder? How could ordinary Germans have tolerated the removal of the Jews?

In The Nazi Mind, bestselling historian Laurence Rees seeks answers to some of the most perplexing questions surrounding the Second World War and the Holocaust. Ultimately, he delves into the darkness to explain how and why these people were capable of committing the worst crime in the history of the world.

From the fringe politics of the 1920s, to the electoral triumph and mass mobilization of the 1930s, through to the Holocaust and the regime’s eventual demise, Rees charts the rise and fall of Nazi mentalities—including the conditions that allowed such a violent ideology to flourish and the sophisticated propaganda effort that sustained it.

Using previously unpublished testimony from former Nazis and those who grew up in the Nazi system and in-depth insights based on the latest research of psychologists, The Nazi Mind brings fresh understanding to one of the most appalling regimes in history.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Why were individuals, often from cultured and well-educated backgrounds, prepared to commit mass atrocities, culminating in genocide? That is the central issue that Laurence Rees tackles. He asks good questions and has good answers. This disturbing book is timely, relevant and important."—Professor Sir Ian Kershaw, author of Hitler: Hubris and Hitler: Nemesis

Very interesting, explains a lot

This really dives into the thinking behind it and how it spread and was adopted and justified across large groups. A really interesting read with new things. I’ve read a ton of books on this topic and this had new things.

Brilliant

This reads like it was the handbook for project 2025 Steven Miller is the vile incarnation of Josef Goebles. This is a mystery read for anyone who wants to read the preview to our current events.

Disturbing parallels to current events.

A timely and enduring historic perspective that arrives like a crystal ball. Worth the listen and the lessons.

Warnings from History

My two favorite subjects mind manipulation & history. This book takes a deep dive into how the Nazi party came together and were able to take over a democracy. 12 warning signs to be aware of and how they are taking place in the US today.

Average men are capable of anything

Great work detailing the people behind the Third Reich, recommended reading for anyone interested in Germany during this time

Informative

Some information I didn’t know - the 12 issues we can apply to our world today

The author laid out the story in a reasonable fashion. It was easy to understand.

There was nothing I didn’t like about it. It’s difficult to understand how anyone could buy into the premise, but the author laid out how Hitler and his henchmen mapped out their plan.