The Meaning of Hitler (HAFFNER, Sebastian)

This is a remarkable historical and psychological examination of the enigma of Adolf Hitler—who he was, how he wielded power, and why he was destined to fail.

porary history." —Publishers Weekly

"Sebastian Haffner's book already has received recognition ... as perhaps the best that has dealt with the phenomenon of Hitler and his impact on the 20th century. It is better than Trevor-Roper's best seller, The Last Days of Hitler... a most penetrating analysis of what Hitler was up to in his astonishing career." —The New Republic

Sebastian Haffner, born in Berlin, emigrated to London before the Second World War and returned to Germany in 1954. He has worked as a journalist for the London Observer, Die Welt, and STERN.