A review of 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich' analyzes Hitler's rise to power, identifying key factors to recognize potential authoritarian threats.
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This review of William L. Shirer's 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich' focuses on Hitler's ascent to power in Germany, analyzing the key factors that enabled his success. The reviewer extracts five main characteristics of Hitler's approach: open illiberalism, strategic use of terror, building a 'second state' through organization, thriving in times of crisis, and securing financial backing. The review aims to provide insights for recognizing and preventing similar authoritarian threats in the future.
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