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Why Did Millions Follow Hitler? Reading The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees.

Why Did Millions Follow Hitler? Reading The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees.

Update: 2025-06-12
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🎧 What Made Nazism So Seductively Dangerous? | Roger Moorhouse & Antonia Senior on The Nazi Mind

Why did millions of ordinary people embrace Nazism? In this compelling episode, historian Roger Moorhouse joins writer and critic Antonia Senior to explore The Nazi Mind β€” the latest book by bestselling author Laurence Rees.

Together, they delve into the dark psychology, propaganda, and social pressures that made one of the most destructive ideologies in history seem irresistible to so many.

πŸ” From Hitler’s warped worldview to the machinery of manipulation, this conversation unpacks how the Nazi mindset took root β€” and why it still matters today.

πŸ“š Plus: Roger and Antonia share four essential reads for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Nazi Germany:

  • A Social History of the Third Reich – Richard Grunberger

  • The Meaning of Hitler – Sebastian Haffner

  • An Ordinary Youth – Walter Kempowski

  • The Propagandist – CΓ©cile Desprairies

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student, or just curious about how extremist ideas take hold, this episode offers rich insights and critical context.

πŸ‘‰ Follow the show for more deep-dive reviews, expert commentary, and powerful book recommendations on 20th-century history.

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Why Did Millions Follow Hitler? Reading The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees.

Why Did Millions Follow Hitler? Reading The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees.

Roger Moorhouse and Antonia Senior