Most would not recognize Adolf Hitler of being a political theorist, due to the fact of the horrific events that transpired under his control. However, he indeed was one for better or worse. His views about the political world were extreme to say the least and he often wrote his theories in need or due to circumstance (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm. His views were mostly formed in three time periods of his life (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). The first one was in his years of a young man without many means to survive. This period was prior to World War I when he lived in Vienna and Munich (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). Information he would seek out was from nationalist-oriented political pamphlets and anti-Semitic newspapers due to his distrust of mainstream newspapers and political parties ((http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). Thus, most of the information he received was biased to say the least but this helped him formed his views.
The next stage where his views of politics were formed was the last months of World War I when Germany lost the war ((http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). It was during this period that he developed his extreme nationalism to “save” Germany from both external and internal enemies who according to him had betrayed Germany (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). Then in the 1920’s in his early political career where he began and wrote Mein Kampf (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm). He then formally renounced his Austrian citizenship in April of 1925 but did not acquire German citizenship for almost...
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...elief that this was true(http://www.nobeliefs.com/hitler.htm). He like many before and after took the priests words to heart and therefore believed this to be true in his later years when he rose to power. This quote from Mein Kampf verifies this to be true:
A man does not die for something which he himself does not believe in.
-Adolf Hitler (Mein Kampf)
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The ideologies of the Axis Powers were brief excerpts that gave us a small glimpse into the mind and thought processes of Adolf Hitler as well as the fundamental thinking patterns of the Japanese authoritarian regime. The questions that will be addressed in this essay are: From what concrete conditions did the ideas expressed in these documents arise? Why did they achieve such widespread popularity? To what extent might persons even in the Western democracies find such ideas persuasive in the 1930’s?
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Adolf Hitler was born in Austria in 1889. In 1919 he joined and took over the party later to be known as the 'Nazi' party. By 1933, due to several reasons, Hitler was able to make his party the largest in Germany and also very cleverly change the German constitution so that he could become dictator of Germany. Hitler was fiercely patriotic and believed the German race to be far superior to any others especially those to the East. Like many others, Hitler was outraged with the Treaty of Versailles which he felt was extremely unfair and unjust. He aimed to completely overturn the Treaty which would restore German pride and make Germany strong once again; it would also unite all German people together in the then split up country of Germany. As a fascist Hitler despised the communism of Russia in the East and furthermore intended to 'smash' it and take land to the East for 'lebensraum'(living space).
Hitler was originally born in Austria, although felt great pride for the German people and decided to join the German military during World War I. During the war, hitler was hit with mustard gas and was temporarily blinded. During this time Hitler heard of Germany's surrender through radio, eventually regaining his full sight back. Germany was the world's scapegoat after the war and was burdened with paying for all of the damages and became a laughing stock. Hitler swore to bring Germany from the ashes by planning a rebelion. As good as this looked on paper, it failed, and earned Hitler five years in prizen. While incarcerated, Hitler clearly voiced his oppinions for Germany in his book he wrote in prizen entitled Mein Kompf. The book became a smashing success and rewarded him with fame and a reduced sentence of only a few months.
Also, Hitler was heavily influenced by fellow Austrian, Karl Lueger. Lueger was considered to be a nationalist Christian-Socialist and anti-Semitic. Under Lueger’s influence and race theorists, Lanz von Liebenfels, Hitler first developed the radical anti-Semitism and racial mythology that were to remain essential to his own and beliefs and ideology and that of the Nazi party (Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2004). Anti-Semitism is hatred towards Jews for no apparent reason and it also includes stereotyped views about Jews. Adolf Hitler discusses his anti-Semitic views and his belief that Germans were the superior race in his book, Mein Kampf.
Hitler was born April 20, 1889 in the Austrian town Braunau am Inn. He was the fourth of six children, all belonging to Alois Hitler and Klara Polzl. Hitler was baptized as a Roman Catholic. After being enrolled in school, young Adolf excelled in school, promising a bright future. When it came time to decide what secondary school he was going to go into, Hitler dreamed of becoming an artist, however Hitler’s father wanted him to follow in his footsteps as a civil servant. While in technical high school in Linz, Austria, Hitler struggled, being held back his first two years. All while failing his schoolwork, Adolf did learn one thing- his newfound admiration of German Nationalism.
Adolf Hitler, a charismatic, Austrian-born demagogue, rose to power in Germany during the 1920s and early 1930s at a time of social, political, and economic upheaval. Failing to take power by force in 1923, he eventually won power by democratic means. Once in power, he eliminated all opposition and launched an ambitious program of world domination and elimination of the Jews, paralleling ideas he advanced in his book..
He blamed the Jews for World War II and even went as far to say that, “It was desired and instigated solely by those international statesmen who were either of Jewish descent or worked for Jewish interests.” He never took responsibility for his actions and claimed that he had no choice but to oblige in the war in 1939. While, in reality he instigated World War II . Also, on September 1, 1939, he was given an ultimatum by Great Britain and France. Adolf Hitler was given the chance to either withdraw his German army from Poland or Great Britain and France would declare war on Germany. As well as that he was the reason why many Jews were beaten and murdered. He had them brought to concentration camps for “protective custody.” He implemented laws to restrict where they could reside, if they could interact with Germans, and etc. He inflicted a lot of pain on innocent people because he despised them. In “Mein Kampf”, he discussed the cause of capitalism and socialism, modern art, pornography, anti-nationalism of the press, and his own failures was due to Jews. He stressed, “My love for my own people increased correspondingly. Considering the satanic skill which these evil counselors displayed how could their unfortunate victims be blamed?.... The more I came to know the Jew, the easier it was to excuse the workers.” Like again, he blames Jews to justify his atrocities. In addition, he murdered “imperfect” or “impure” people because he wanted to create a master race. He wanted to make a generation of young Aryans who would rule the would. He idealized them to be physically fit and obedient. To cleanse society from those that didn 't fit his ideology, he had them eliminated. So, that he would be able to create a new Germany and restore their former glory. Sociopaths like Adolf Hitler lack remorse and will rationalize their actions by blaming other people or giving a plausible
In the year of 1933 Adolf Hitler seized the position of chancellor of Germany and this power that he received in January 30th is what shaped one of the most bloodlust dictatorships that this world has ever known. Hitler’s desire for power and victory made him one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen but it also made him one of the most cruel and heartless people known to mankind. But how did he do this, how did he become one of the greatest and cruellest dictators? Throughout this essay we will explore the long, short and immediate causes for Hitler’s sudden success.
Adolf Hitler joined a small political party in 1919 and rose to leadership through his emotional and captivating speeches. He encouraged national pride, militarism, and a commitment to the Volk and a racially "pure" Germany. Hitler condemned the Jews, exploiting anti-Semitic feelings that had prevailed in Europe for centuries. He changed the name of the party to the National Socialist German Workers' Party, called for short, the Nazi Party. By the end of 1920, the Nazi Party had about 3,000 members. A year later Hitler became its official leader Führer. From this, we can see his potential of being a leader and his development in his propaganda.