The Third Reich re-appraises one of the most closely studied issues in European history -- the appeal of the Nazi party -- and analyzes the reasons behind the remarkable and sustained success of National Socialism in Germany. David Welch challenges previously held assumptions about the effectiveness of Nazi Propaganda, summarizes the major current debate arguing that, in order to be successful, propaganda must preach to the partially converted. This second edition brings the book up-to-date with a revised introduction and postscript to reflect the historiographical debates of the 1990s. It includes new material on many topics such as the continuities and discontinuities between Weimar and the Third Reich, the medium of radio, the 'Hitler myth', Nazi targeting of specific classes and social groups and racial purity.
By:
David Welch,
David Welch (University of Kent at Canterbury,
UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780415275071
ISBN 10: 0415275075
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 25 April 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
,
A / AS level
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 THE CONQUEST OF THE MASSES; Chapter 2 GOEBBELS AS PROPAGANDIST; Chapter 3 RESTRUCTURING THE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION; Chapter 4 PROPAGANDA AND PUBLIC OPINION, 1933–9; Chapter 5 NAZI PROPAGANDA AT WAR, 1939–45; CONCLUSION; POSTSCRIPT: GERMANY's SEARCH FOR A BEARABLE PAST; SELECTED DOCUMENTS; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX;
Reviews for The Third Reich: Politics and Propaganda
'An excellent analysis of a complex subject, it is a worthy purchase.' - History Teaching Review 'This is a very welcome second edition of what has become a key text for all students of propaganda in general and the Third Reich in particular.' - History
