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This podcast discusses the concept of the 'Giftschrank' in Germany, a locked room in libraries that contained restricted literature. It explores the popularity and banning of 'Mine Comf' during World War II, and the availability of 'Mein Kampf' in bookstores and online. It also touches on personal experiences accessing restricted literature in East Germany and the responsibility of libraries to control who reads certain books.
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- The new critical edition of Mein Kampf challenges Hitler's claims through extensive footnotes and commentary.
- German libraries reflect changing societal norms and censorship, using gift shrunk systems to limit access to sensitive books.
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The Influence and Ban of Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler's autobiography and political manifesto, was widely distributed in Nazi Germany and played a significant role in spreading his ideology. After World War II, the Allies banned the book due to its association with Nazi propaganda. However, the copyright of Mein Kampf expired in 2016, leading to the publication of a new critical edition in Germany. The new edition includes extensive footnotes and commentary to challenge Hitler's claims.
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