I want to learn about the inner workings of the early Nazi party, stuff like Hitler x Strasser and so on

by johntelles

I am having a hard time looking for good videos, books or articles that focus on the internal splits of the Nazi party early on. Most of the stuff about Hitler and the nazis is obviously focused in the war and the genocide and so on. I would like to understand better who were the strasserists and why/how Hitler managed to best them

Hubi535

I would recommend “The Coming of the Third Reich” by Richard J. Evans. It explores origins of the nazism, formation of the party and its prominent members earlier adventures. It’s only the first part of the trilogy, the second one also my by interesting to you, it covers 1933-1939 period. There is also excellent biography of Mr. Hitler by Ian Kershaw, especially first volume “Hubris” is of concern to you.

hillsonghoods

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