Konrad Heiden

Konrad Heiden was an influential journalist and historian of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Eras. He became an early critic of National Socialism after attending a party meeting in 1920. First published in English in 1934, A History of National Socialism provides a detailed account of the growth of the movement through the 1920’s until its assumption of full control of Germany in 1934. It argues that Nazi ideology was extremely pragmatic and able to accommodate a wide diversity of opinion in return for the unconditional support of Hitler as leader.

The New Inquisition is a non-fiction book written by Konrad Heiden, which explores the rise of fascism in Germany during the early 20th century. The book is a detailed account of the Nazi regime's tactics and strategies, as well as the role played by the German people in allowing the regime to come to power. Heiden, a German journalist and political commentator, witnessed firsthand the rise of the Nazi party and the atrocities committed by the regime. The New Inquisition is a critical analysis of the Nazi regime, its ideology, and the methods used to control and manipulate the German people. The book examines the role of propaganda, censorship, and the use of violence and intimidation to maintain control. Heiden also explores the psychological and sociological factors that led to the rise of fascism in Germany, including the economic crisis, nationalism, and anti-Semitism. The New Inquisition is a powerful and insightful critique of one of the most notorious regimes in modern history and serves as a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism and totalitarianism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Konrad Heiden was an influential journalist and historian of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Eras. He became an early critic of National Socialism after attending a party meeting in 1920. First published in English in 1934, A History of National Socialism provides a detailed account of the growth of the movement through the 1920’s until its assumption of full control of Germany in 1934. It argues that Nazi ideology was extremely pragmatic and able to accommodate a wide diversity of opinion in return for the unconditional support of Hitler as leader.

Journalist Konrad Heiden was one of the first to recognize the young Adolf Hitler's political ingenuity and his potential. In this eyewitness account of his rise to power, the author shows how the unsophisticated, but dangerously charismatic, Hitler turned a volatile situation in Europe to his own advantage. A contemporary interpretation of why and how, by 1934, Germany was in the thrall of Hitler's perverse and self-serving ideology.