The Death of Democracy
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Benjamin Carter Hett
*A TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR*WHAT CAUSED THE FALL OF THE MOST PROGRESSIVE GOVERNMENT IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY EUROPE; AND THE RISE OF THE MOST TERRIFYING?In the 1930s; Germany was at a turning point; with many looking to the Nazi phenomenon as part of widespread resentment towards cosmopolitan liberal democracy and capitalism. This was a global situation that pushed Germany to embrace authoritarianism; nationalism and economic self-sufficiency; kick-starting a revolution founded on new media technologies; and the formidable political and self-promotional skills of its leader.Based on award-winning research and recently discovered archival material; The Death of Democracy is a panoramic new survey of one of the most important periods in modern history; and a book with a resounding message for the world today.'Extremely fine... with careful prose and scholarship; he brings these events close to us.' Timothy Snyder; The New York Times'Intelligent; well-informed... intriguing.' The Times'With the injection of fresh contemporary voices; The Death of Democracy is also a thoughtful reflection of how our time more resembles the Thirties than the Noughties.' Daily Telegraph
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"Informative, detailed, and intriguing! <br/><br/>The Death of Democracy, authored by Benjamin Carter Hett, is an outstanding novel; I’d argue it’s an eye-opener that deserves to be read by all! Being passionate about history, I have read numerous books about historical events, but this one stood out! Throughout the book, Hett explains various factors that led to the death of democracy in Germany and the rise of the infamous Nazis. This book answers the question asked by many: How did Hitler even come to power? <br/><br/>Upon discovering that Hitler was elected to power; I have often questioned, why did the German populace support Hitler? Of course, that’s not an easy question to answer, which is why Hett’s attempts to answer it resulted in the publication of a 280-page book. Hett’s novel helped me understand how abundant factors play a role and how important every little detail is. The author delved into the intricacies of the world following the First World War, and pinpointed why the little details matter! The world of politics is often deemed quite complex, and this book showcases why that is. <br/><br/>Now, this may not be one of the classic YA fiction books we’re all used to reading, but it’s one that I believe everyone should take a look at! I know that history is not for everyone; in fact, despite my passion for the subject, I find myself often primarily reading fantasy fiction novels. However, Hett’s ability to captivate readers through his word choice was something that fascinated me, and so I truly believe that many readers, whether they are history fans or not, will be intrigued by The Death of Democracy."
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