New Books in Sociology

Richard J. Evans, "Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich" (Penguin, 2024)

Dec 8, 2024
Richard Evans, a distinguished scholar on Nazi Germany and author of The Third Reich Trilogy, delves into the lives of key members of Hitler's regime in his latest book, 'Hitler's People.' He uncovers the personal ambitions and failings of notorious figures like Goebbels and Himmler, revealing the human side of those responsible for immense atrocities. Evans emphasizes the importance of individual narratives within broader historical contexts and warns against the rise of authoritarianism, urging a commitment to historical accuracy in today's climate of misinformation.
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