Following their defeat during World War I, the Germans were looking for new leadership. Nazi Germany, also called the Third Reich, began when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany under the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), whose followers were called Nazis. Why the Germans embraced the Nazis' rise to power is examined in this thoughtful book, which includes panels featuring expert opinions to encourage critical thinking.
Author Biography
Writer and teacher Charles Freeman specializes in the 20th century and international affairs. He is an examiner for the World Affairs paper in the International Baccalaureate's history programme, in which 'Dictatorship' was a popular option.
