If you would like to have more than a cursory understanding of Nazi Germany and why it happened I recommend the following course of action.
For starters read a history of Germany starting from medieval times to WWI. Learn about such people as Frederick the Great, Bismarck, and the German philosophers. Try and get an understanding of the German mindset. Don't forget to read about German 19th and early 20th century royalty. Learn how they are related to the British royal family.
Read books on WWI. Gain an understanding on why Germany was defeated.
You are now ready to read a biography on Adolf Hitler, try John Tolland's two volume book. You may want to read about some of the other Nazi leaders. You might want to read Mein Kampf although so many find this book boring you can learn about what Hitler was planning.
Read The Rise and fall of the Third Reich or some later books on the same subject. Learn how the Nazis came to power. Try and find out what was happening in Germany to allow the National Socialists to come to power and launch the world into WWII.
There is no shortage of books written about the Nazi era. Try and find some books written by Germans as to what happened. Get their viewpoint. Why did many Germans think that Hitler was the solution for Germany's problems?
The events leading up to WWII are a sad but interesting time of the 20th Century. History does not repeat itself but there are many parallels.
Author Bio:
Michael Cooper
Doctor Mike Cooper has been a college level instructor since 1986. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems and a Master's Degree in Data Communications. He is a retired Army Officer and a veteran of 33 months service in Vietnam. Dr. Cooper has lived in Thailand, Belgium, Germany and still travels extensively.
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