The Ideological Origins of Nazi Imperialism by Woodruff D. Smith

The Ideological Origins of Nazi Imperialism by Woodruff D. Smith is a historical/political science analysis of the imperialist school of thought of German 19th and 20th Century history. The book covers the time from Bismarck to Hitler. Much of the discussion is about the two major streams of imperialist thought that was being discussed in Germany those were Weltpolitik and Lebensraum. As far as Hitler and the Nazis go Smith suggests that the Nazis positions were more a cocktail then a well-thought-out ideology. A very interesting work with a substantial notes and a bibliography section.

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