A History of Hitler's Empire, 2nd Edition

In this compelling 12-lecture course, Professor Childers explores the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime in 20th-century Germany, examining how a highly educated society descended into totalitarianism. The lectures delve into the aftermath of World War I, the establishment of a culture of terror and propaganda under Hitler, and the regime's shocking foreign policy decisions leading up to World War II. Additionally, the course investigates the horrific anti-Semitic policies that culminated in the Holocaust and concludes with the fall of Hitler's empire at the hands of the Allies.