A new analysis of the rise of Nazi extremism, exploring how such thinking gained popularity, and why this history is vital to fighting the burgeoning extremist movements of today.

Bestselling historian Laurance Rees utilizes new archival material, including first-hand accounts and interviews, to offer fresh insights and perspectives into one of the most appalling regimes in world history. He delves into the darkness to explain how the Nazis gained power in the 1930s and 40s, and highlights how the political shifts of that era remain relevant today. His previous works of history have been consistently well-reviewed, and praised for their honesty, insight and scope.