The End Of The Home Guard

In 'Hitler’s People: The Faces of the Third Reich,' Richard J. Evans presents a detailed and meticulously researched biographical study of the men and women who were instrumental in implementing Hitler’s plans. The book delves into the lives of twenty-four individuals, ranging from top Nazi leaders like Göring, Goebbels, and Himmler to lower-level perpetrators and sympathizers. Evans examines their early years, reasons for joining the Nazi party, their roles during the war, and their postwar fates. He argues that these individuals were not inherently evil but were ordinary people whose moral compasses were distorted by their involvement with the Nazi movement. The book aims to understand how a society can come to carry out such horrific acts and highlights the importance of historical context in explaining the rise and impact of Nazism.

In this book, Wendy Lower challenges the traditional view of German women during the Nazi era by documenting their direct involvement in the Holocaust. She examines the lives and actions of women who participated in the Nazi killing fields, highlighting their roles in humiliating, plundering, and killing victims. Lower's work provides a new perspective on the Holocaust, emphasizing the active contribution of women to the Nazi regime's genocidal policies.

The Noël Coward Diaries is a compilation of the personal diaries of the renowned British playwright, composer, and actor Noël Coward. Edited by Graham Payn, Coward's partner, and Sheridan Morley, the book provides a detailed and intimate look at Coward's life, including his experiences in the theatre, his relationships, and his observations on the world around him. The diaries span several decades and offer a unique perspective on Coward's creative process, his interactions with other notable figures, and the historical context in which he lived and worked.