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Early Life and Identity
- Hitler, born in Austria-Hungary, near the German border, identified strongly with Germany from a young age.
- His family moved frequently due to his father's customs official job.
Borderlands Influence
- Hitler's upbringing in the borderlands shaped his desire to unite German speakers.
- This early politicization, while influenced by his environment, wasn't inevitable.
Family Background
- Hitler's father, Alois, was a loyal Habsburg customs official and relatively liberal.
- Alois's origins are shrouded in mystery, as he was born illegitimate and later changed his surname from Schicklgruber to Hitler.