I am currently learning a lot about the time when Hitler rose to power in Germany and it interests me how he was during his imprisonement. He wrote his book "Mein Kampf" and he was in prison because of a violent political coup attempt. But that's about all we got to know about that short period of time in school (Germany btw if that is from any interest). Is there anything more about this time? Did he maybe already behave agressive or offensive towards other (jewish?) inmates / wardens?
Sorry for any poor wording and thanks for any answers!
At the time of his arrest and imprisonment, Hitler was already a well-known player in German politics with a not unsubstantial following, particularly in Bavaria, which is where the prison he was sent to was located. He was therefore accorded the respect due to a prominent personage, given a commodious cell and treated quite well. Nevertheless, at first Hitler was despondent and allegedly even suicidal, according to the testimony of the prison psychologist. After his trial, during which he was allowed to declaim unrestrictedly upon his political views and which he essentially used to drum up support for his party, his stay in prison became positively pleasant. His cell had a beautiful view of the picturesque countryside, he was treated like an honoured guest, people sent him gifts of flowers, and countless letters of support, and he received an unending stream of visitors. He temporarily withdrew from active politics to concentrate on writing Mein Kampf, which left his party somewhat in the lurch and prey to infighting, allowing him to later emerge as the indispensable leader restoring order.
Though he had been sentenced to five years, he was released on early parole after 264 days, partly because of a glowing report written by the prison governor:
Hitler shows himself to be a man of order, of discipline, not only with regard to his own person, but also towards his fellow internees. He is contented, modest, and accommodating. He makes no demands, is quiet, and reasonable, serious and without any abusiveness, scrupulously concerned to obey the confinements of the sentence. He is a man without personal vanity, is content with the catering of the institution, does not smoke or drink, and, despite all comradeliness, knows how to command a certain authority with his fellow inmates… He is not drawn to the female sex. He meets women with whom he comes into contact on visits here with great politeness without becoming engaged with them in serious political discussions. He is always polite and never insulting towards the officials of the institution.
Source: Kershaw, Ian. Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris.
Check out "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" by William Shirer. He was a journalist living in Germany during Hitlers rise, rule and fall. He offers an insiders view of general opinion towards Hitler at all of these times.