Carsten Dams, Michael Stolle
The Gestapo: Power and Terror in the Third Reich
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199669219
- author:
- Carsten Dams, Michael Stolle
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 2.3 x 14.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gestapo Power and Terror in the Third Reich by Carsten Dams and Michael Stolle This book provides a detailed examination of the Gestapo, the most feared instrument of political terror in the Third Reich. Tracing its history from its origins in the Weimar Republic to its fate after World War II, the authors investigate how the Gestapo really worked and challenge many of the myths surrounding it. The Gestapo's brutal suppression of perceived enemies of the Nazi regime is well-documented, but what role did ordinary Germans play in its operations? This book uses the latest research to shed new light on the Gestapo's networks and activities, revealing a more complex picture than previously thought. By exploring the Gestapo's history and impact, Dams and Stolle aim to provide a nuanced understanding of this infamous institution. Through their investigation, the authors uncover new insights into the Gestapo's inner workings and its relationship with German society. The result is a comprehensive and authoritative study that sets a new standard for research on this pivotal period in modern history.
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