Hitler's Private Library : The Books That Shaped His Life (Hardcover)

from AuntieClio

I found this utterly fascinating. A look into the books left behind by Hitler and the context in which they were collected and used. Not only does Ryback's book give the reader an insight to the times of Hitler and World War II but into the thinking of the man and those who had an influence on th...

from SESchend

Interesting book looking at the books known to be in Hitler's libraries; not a hagiography or a psychological analysis but more a look at what the books added to Hitler's "dilettantish" self-education and what he gleaned from them (via looking at his marginalia or lack thereof). A good, quick read.

from tnilsson

Who knew that Henry Ford's anti-semitic writings had such a strong influence on Hitler? Well, not me until I read this book. Facsinating way to look at Hitler and the people and books that influenced and helped form his appaling views and actions.

from theportal2002

I really like the approach the author took with writing a book about someone's library. Although Hitler was truly evil incarnate many of the books in his collection as well as contact with specific authors was extremely interesting. Books of interest in the context of historical events at the tim...

from bookmarkaussie

While it deals with some complex topics, the book is a quite interesting and enjoyable read. Each chapter looks at Hitler's life at a different stage, starting with his WWI service and ending in the Bunker in Berlin at the end of WWII. Each chapter details a particular book that Hitler owned and ...