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Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer’s monumental study of Hitler’s German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the 20th century’s blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic.

In the turbulent years between the two world wars, Germany experienced a profound transformation, shaped by economic despair, political instability, and ideological upheaval. In the wake of the punitive Treaty of Versailles, the disillusioned German people faced crushing reparations, substantial territorial losses, and widespread unemployment, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in national identity. As hyperinflation ravaged the economy and the Weimar Republic faltered under internal divisions, the nation stood on the brink of a communist revolution. Leftist uprisings such as the ...