Explaining Hitler by Ron Rosenbaum 1998 German Military History Book WW2

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Explaining Hitler by Ron Rosenbaum 1998 German Military History Book WW2

Explaining Hitler
By Ron Rosenbaum
Published by Random House Inc: New York 1998 1st Edition

"Explaining Hitler by Ron Rosenbaum (Random House, 1998) is an ambitious and deeply reflective exploration of one of history's most troubling figures — not through a simple biographical lens, but by examining the vast and often conflicting body of thought surrounding how and why Hitler became who he was. Rosenbaum investigates the theories of historians, philosophers, psychologists, theologians, and even novelists who have grappled with explaining Hitler's evil. He dissects the motives behind these interpretations, questioning whether evil of such magnitude can ever truly be "explained" without diminishing its horror or moral significance. The book moves from Freud's psychoanalysis and Trevor-Roper's political accounts to Claude Lanzmann's refusal to rationalise Hitler at all, creating a rich intellectual landscape of moral debate.

Beyond a catalogue of interpretations, Rosenbaum's work is also a meditation on the limits of understanding and the dangers of oversimplification. He challenges the reader to consider whether the search for a psychological or social explanation becomes, in itself, a form of denial — an attempt to domesticate the monstrous. By confronting the tension between moral judgment and intellectual inquiry, Explaining Hitler becomes less about Hitler himself and more about the human impulse to seek meaning in atrocity. Rosenbaum's nuanced, often personal narrative transforms the study of evil into a profound philosophical and ethical investigation into the boundaries of historical comprehension."

Light wear and fading to dustjacket. Cover in very good order. Pages clean and well presented - appears unread. No prior owner marks or inscriptions. Binding in good order with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 17.5cm x 4cm - 444 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to dustjacket. Cover in very good order. Pages clean and well presented - appears unread. No prior owner marks or inscriptions. Binding in good order with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Ron Rosenbaum
Publisher: Random House Inc: New York
Year Printed: 1998
Sub-subject: Nazi Germany