So I'm an A-Level student currently completing my 4,000 word coursework, the subject of which is:
"Historians have disagreed about the nature of Hitler's dictatorship in Germany during the period 1933-39.
What is your view about the nature of Hitler's dictatorship in Germany during the period 1933-39?"
My three main chosen interpretations are Kershaw (Structuralist), Mommsen (Intentionalist) and Shirer (Sonderweg?). I'm reading chapters from The Rise and Fall of The Third Reich and I've picked up on some direct interpretations of Shirer's like his adoption of the Sonderweg theorem but I haven't picked up on a coherent interpretation as to what he believes unlike other scholars who have examined the same subject matter. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me better understand Shirer's interpretation and give any other tips/leads as well.
Much appreciated in advance and thank you!
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