An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
64. Hitler, with Ian Kershaw - part 2
June 17, 2021
Description
In the second part of our examination of Adolf Hitler, Sir Ian Kershaw joins Dominic Sandbrook to discuss the Nazi leader’s years leading up to and during the Second World War. Learn more about...
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Books Referenced
Hitler (biography)
Author: Ian Kershaw
Context:
Dominic mentions reading Sir Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler, saying 'I remember reading your biography 20 years ago' while discussing Hitler's administrative incompetence and the concept of 'working towards the Fuhrer'
The Man in the High Castle
Author: Philip K. Dick
Context:
Referenced when discussing alternate history scenarios about Nazi Germany, with Tom saying 'people love to do these sort of man-in-the-high-castle type fantasies of a world in which the Nazis win the Second World War'