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Peter Levenda - Rise of the Nazi Cult (Pt. 1 of 2)

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Roots of Hitler's Ideology

This chapter examines the early influences on Hitler's beliefs, focusing on his experiences during World War I and his fascination with spiritual and national themes. It highlights how his wartime trauma and exposure to occult ideas shaped his political ideology, intertwining concepts of race and purity. The discussion further explores the complex relationship between Hitler's anti-Semitism and the broader societal and religious contexts in which he operated, including the implications of eugenics and the impact of his Catholic upbringing.

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