An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
404. The Nazis in Power: The Night of the Long Knives (Part 1)
January 01, 2024
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Books Referenced
Author: Michael Burleigh
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Referenced when describing Von Papen as 'an effete Machiavelli' - this description is attributed to Michael Burleigh, a historian who wrote about the Third Reich
Author: Ian Kershaw
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Explicitly mentioned 'As Ian Kershaw says in his book' when discussing Röhm's final moments and whether he read the newspaper in his last 10 minutes before being shot
Author: Richard Evans
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Referenced as 'Richard Evans in his books on the Third Reich' regarding his choice to translate 'Führer' as 'the leader' to demystify the term
Author: Ian Kershaw
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Both authors' 'brilliant books on the Third Reich' are mentioned as discussing the cult of Hitler, including poems, Hitler trees, and Hitler squares and streets