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The Wages of Destruction
The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy
Book • 2007
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic history of Nazi Germany, highlighting how economic constraints and strategies influenced Hitler's decisions and the outcome of World War II. Tooze argues that Hitler's aggression was a response to the rise of the United States as a global hegemon and Germany's relative economic poverty.
The book details the rapid mobilization of Germany's economy for war, the use of slave labor, and the impact of strategic bombing campaigns.
It challenges several myths about the Nazi economy, including the idea of an armaments miracle under Albert Speer and the potential for greater mobilization of women in the war economy.
The book details the rapid mobilization of Germany's economy for war, the use of slave labor, and the impact of strategic bombing campaigns.
It challenges several myths about the Nazi economy, including the idea of an armaments miracle under Albert Speer and the potential for greater mobilization of women in the war economy.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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Adam Tooze when discussing Elon Musk's recommendation of the book during a Twitter interaction.
Adam Tooze when discussing Elon Musk's recommendation of the book during a Twitter interaction.
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The Worldview of Elon Musk
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Kmele Foster during a discussion about the Atlantic's article comparing Trump's tariffs to Hitler's.
Kmele Foster during a discussion about the Atlantic's article comparing Trump's tariffs to Hitler's.
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#503 - Mea Minima Culpa
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Tyler Cowen in the introduction, highlighting Adam Tooze 's expertise in economic history.
Tyler Cowen in the introduction, highlighting Adam Tooze 's expertise in economic history.
Adam Tooze on our Financial Past and Future
Mentioned by Matt Klein when comparing the depiction of a post-war world in 'The Man in the High Castle' with his understanding of the Nazi economy from 'Wages of Destruction'.
Tooze and Klein on China's Economic History and Future
Mentioned by Adam Tooze when discussing the Nazi Germany economy and its lessons for understanding China today.
Adam Tooze when discussing the Nazi Germany economy and its lessons for understanding China today.
Adam Tooze on World Order, Then and Now
Mentioned by the podcast host for his analysis of the German economy during World War II.
71 - German Center of Gravity - Battle of France Part VII
Mentioned by the host, referencing a discussion on Germany's approach to standardization.
Global Standards: What's the Deal?
