They Thought They Were Free

In "They Thought They Were Free," first published in 1955, Milton Mayer offers a compelling exploration of the rise of fascism in Germany through the lives of ten ordinary men who were members of the Nazi Party. Based on interviews conducted after World War II, Mayer delves into their experiences from 1933 to 1945, seeking to understand the factors that led them to adopt such ideologies. Set against the backdrop of his research at the University of Frankfurt, this thought-provoking work provides insight into the complexities of human behavior in the face of totalitarianism.