Luhrssen, David
Hammer of the Gods: The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597978576
- author:
- Luhrssen, David
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Potomac Books Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.4 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism The origins of Nazi ideology have long been shrouded in mystery, with many historians focusing on the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. However, a lesser-known aspect of Nazism's development is the role of the Thule Society, a Munich-based occult group with a political agenda. Led by Rudolf von Sebottendorff, the society's ideology was rooted in a form of theosophy that emphasized the racial superiority of Aryans. The Thule Society's activities were marked by a desire to disseminate its esoteric ideas to a wider audience, and it eventually founded the German Workers' Party, which would later become the National Socialist German Workers' (Nazi) Party. Several of the society's members went on to hold prominent positions in the Third Reich, highlighting the significant impact of the Thule Society on the development of Nazi ideology. This book provides a comprehensive study of the Thule Society's activities, cultural roots, and post-war ramifications, offering new perspectives on 19th- and 20th-century European history.
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