The Devil's Disciples by Anthony Read - ISBN: 9780712664165
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In this chronological narrative, the author shows how the personalities of Hitler’s inner circle developed and how their jealousies and constant intrigues affected the regime, the war and Hitler himself. It focuses on Goring, Goebbels, Himmler, Bormann, Speer and Ribbentrop.

The Devil's Disciples

The Life and Times of Hitler's Inner Circle

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  • Paperback

    1008 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2004

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Summary

A highly readable and original account of Hitler’s closest lieutenants.The Nazi regime was essentially a religious cult, relying on the hypnotic personality of one man, Adolf Hitler, and it was fated to die with him. But while it lasted, his closest lieutenants competed ferociously for power and position as his chosen successor. This deadly contest accounted for many of the regime’s worst excesses, in which millions of people died, and which brought Western civilization to its knees. The Devi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780712664165
ISBN-10:0712664165
Author:Anthony Read
Publisher:Vintage
Imprint:Pimlico
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:1008
Release Date:1 October 2004
Weight:682g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 42mm
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Critics Review

A pacy, elegant book.

A pacy, elegant book. * Guardian *
It is of paramount importance that well-researched, authoritative accounts of the Nazi era continue to be written. Anthony Read’s study of Hitler’s inner circle is just such one. – Michael Arditti * Daily Express *

About The Author

Anthony Read

Anthony Read became a full-time writer after a successful career in television production. He has co-written a number of books with David Fisher, including several about Germany and the Second World War. This is his first major book as sole author.

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