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Goebbels: The Mastermind of Nazi Propaganda

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Joseph Goebbels was one of the most influential figures in Nazi Germany. As Hitler's Minister of Propaganda, he was responsible for creating and disseminating the Nazi message to the German people and to the world. Goebbels was a master of propaganda, and his techniques are still used by demagogues today.

Peter Longerich's biography of Goebbels is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Nazi propaganda chief's life and career. Longerich draws on extensive research, including Goebbels's diaries and other personal papers, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of a complex and fascinating figure.

Goebbels: A Biography

by Peter Longerich

4.4 out of 5

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Longerich traces Goebbels's journey from his early years as a journalist and playwright to his rise to power as Hitler's Minister of Propaganda. He shows how Goebbels used his skills as a propagandist to help Hitler come to power and to maintain his grip on Germany.

Longerich also examines Goebbels's role in the Holocaust. He shows how Goebbels used his propaganda machine to demonize Jews and to create a climate of hatred that made the Holocaust possible.

Goebbels was a brilliant propagandist, but he was also a ruthless and ambitious man. He was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goals, even if it meant sacrificing the lives of millions of people.

Longerich's biography of Goebbels is a fascinating and disturbing account of one of the most evil men in history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the rise of Nazism and the Holocaust.

About the Author

Peter Longerich is a German historian and professor of modern history at the University of London. He is the author of several books on Nazi Germany, including Heinrich Himmler: The Sinister Life of the Reichsführer-SS and Hitler: A Biography.