Webb, David
A Psychological Analysis of Adolf Hitler
- ISBN 13:
- 9781481110853
- author:
- Webb, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Personality,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Psychological Analysis of Adolf Hitler by Walter Langer provides a unique insight into the mind of one of history's most infamous leaders. In 1943, Harvard psychologist Walter Langer was approached to create a psychological profile of Adolf Hitler, and he assembled a team of researchers to help him achieve this goal. Langer drew on extensive research, including over 1,000 pages of background information from "The Hitler Source Book", as well as interviews with key informants who knew Hitler personally. His analysis is presented in five sections, exploring different aspects of Hitler's personality and motivations. This book offers a fascinating look at the psychological principles that underpinned Hitler's actions, including his relationships with family members and his views on love and women. By examining Hitler through the lens of Freudian psychology, Langer sheds light on the complex factors that contributed to his rise to power. This thought-provoking study is an important contribution to our understanding of one of history's most pivotal figures.