Discover a unique piece of history with 'Letters to Hitler', an extraordinary collection of correspondence from ordinary Germans to Adolf Hitler between 1925 and 1945. Recently unearthed from the KGB Special Archive, these letters illuminate the complex relationship that existed between the German populace and the Führer during the tumultuous years of Nazi Germany. Spanning various demographics—including children, teachers, and businesspeople—this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of a nation under the spell of the Hitler cult. Among the letters are heartfelt outreach from a seven-year-old girl, expressions of gratitude for economic relief, and even desperate pleas for the release of loved ones from concentration camps. Notably, this publication is the first to present these letters in English, coupled with insightful commentary that contextualizes each correspondence and reveals the bureaucratic processes that handled these heartfelt sentiments—most of which went unseen by Hitler himself. With 240 pages of compelling narratives and archival insights, 'Letters to Hitler' is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in World War II history, German studies, or the power of propaganda in totalitarian regimes. Free shipping is offered on this item, and please note that delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is confirmed, it cannot be canceled. Order your copy now and delve into the voices of the past!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745648736
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 240


Description:


Between 1925 and 1945 thousands of ordinary Germans of both sexes and all ages wrote letters to Hitler. Lost for decades, a large cache of these letters was recently discovered in the KGB Special Archive in Moscow, having been carted off to Russia by the Soviet Secret Police at the end of the war.


The letters range from gushing love letters - 'I love you so much. Write to me, please,' this from a seven-year old girl named Gina - to letters from teachers, students, priests, businessmen and others expressing gratitude for alleviating poverty or restoring dignity to the German people. There are a few protest letters and the occasional desperate plea to release a loved one from a concentration camp, but the overwhelming majority are positive and even rapturous, shedding fresh light on the nature of the Hitler cult in Nazi Germany.


This volume is the first publication of these letters in English. It comprises a selection of the letters and includes a contextualizing commentary that explains the situation of each writer, how the letter was dealt with and what it tells us about Nazi Germany. The commentary also describes the bureaucratic procedures that evolved to deal with the correspondence (Hitler never read any of it), which ranged from warm thanks to referral to the Gestapo.