Goebbels

Name: Goebbels
Brand: Vintage Publishing

Vintage Publishing

Explore the rise of one of Adolf Hitler's most loyal acolytes in this definitive biography of Joseph Goebbels by renowned historian Peter Longerich. Delve into the life of a man driven by a narcissistic desire for recognition who found affirmation within the National Socialist movement, leading him to Hitler. This comprehensive account, drawing from Goebbels' own diary entries, documents his ascent through the Nazi Party, his inner circle status, and his brutal anti-Semitic propaganda campaigns. Longerich sheds light on the conception and dissemination of Nazi messages of hate, dispelling the myth of Goebbels' propaganda genius. The book also reveals his personal insecurities, bureaucratic struggles, mawkish sentimentality, manipulative nature, and voracious sexual appetite, offering a complete portrait of the man behind Hitler’s message. This definitive biography is essential for historians and students of the Holocaust. Summary: Joseph Goebbels biography, written by Peter Longerich, detailing his rise to power, propaganda campaigns, and personal life. Features include 992 pages, paperback cover, and English language version.