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The Coming of the Third Reich

By: Richard J. Evans
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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There is no story in 20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler’s rise to power and the collapse of civilization in Nazi Germany. With The Coming of the Third Reich, Richard Evans, one of the world’s most distinguished historians, has written the definitive account for our time. A masterful synthesis of a vast body of scholarly work integrated with important new research and interpretations, Evans’s history restores drama and contingency to the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazis, even as it shows how ready Germany was by the early 1930s for such a takeover to occur. The Coming of the Third Reich is a masterwork of the historian’s art and the book by which all others on the subject will be judged.

©2005 Richard J. Evans (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp Europe Germany Military Politics & Government World War Imperialism Holocaust Prisoners of War Hungary Interwar Period

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Critic reviews

"[A]n impressive achievement.... [Evans'] opus will be one of the major historical works of our time." ( The Atlantic)
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I found the book engrossing BUT unlike other listeners I did find the narrators habit of pausing for affect hugely annoying. Its not necessary and for me it’s hugely detracting.

Excellent book.

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I'm a great fan of Richard Evans and this more that lives up to my expectations. Do yourselves a favour and get it.

Masterpiece.

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This wonderfully researched and accessibly presented book was marred by the terrible American narrator who couldn’t pronounce basic terms such as Wilhelmine correctly leading to irritation!

Excellent scholarship, terrible narration

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Don’t be put off by reviews about the bad narrator. Yes the there is some weird intonation and some weird pauses but this disturbed the meaning only in a couple of places in a 20 hour book. Also found his voice pleasant to listen to overall

Great book. Don’t be put off by reviews of the bad narrator

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Excellent. Pertinent. Very informative. Several notes taken. Essential reading I’d say.
Love the narrators voice.

Second time listening.

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an excellent and very thorough description of the methods used by the Nazis (and fascism in general) to take over all aspects of life in a headlong drive towards war.

A sobering and necessary piece of history.

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A fascinating account of a humbled nation's renewal and ultimate destruction.
Expert synthesis of the macro and micro elements.

The Third Reich explained

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Coming of the Third Reich to be better than the print version?

If I had time to read I would but using the audio version I can listen in the car.

What didn’t you like about Sean Pratt’s performance?

Read as though he hadn't seen the words before. Some inappropriate pauses and weird pronunciations. Quay pronounced to rhyme with way instead of like key.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was surprised by the background and it helped me understand how and why Germany fell into this trap in 1933.

Here's how it happened

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these 3 books are a majestic review of Germany through the mid-19 Century until 1946 They are a " must read" for everyone and especially those students of the 20th Century. So glad I read these and grateful for the accessible scholarship and breadth of knowledge.

Excellent

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Great education on the internal strife within the third reich and the lies they told to themselves and everyone else

Great insight

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