If so, did you like it. What's it about. I was thinking about reading it.
2006-10-16 16:15:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Read it.
Once, as research for a History project.
Not really an outstanding work of literary achievement.
Mostly just the weak ramblings of a disturbed mind.
2006-10-16 16:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren C.: Led-head 4 (∞) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read it. It's very interesting. Adolf Hitler was a brilliant man, a charismatic leader, a decorated war hero, and a patriot.
Read it to get inside the mind of a frustrated young German who lived in Germany in the wake of WWI. Read what he has to say about the German people, and you may get to understand some of the thinking and passion of the time.
It was a time for "authoritarian governments" (as Hitler wrote) who were going to sweep all else aside (including democracies) and remake the world. You'll get an idea for the seductive side of fascism in those days.
I don't know what "Your hero until..." was meaning, but communism is the polar opposite of fascism.
2006-10-16 23:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by roberticvs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read some of it and a some of the details are embellished. So if you're looking for a totally accurate historical piece about his life, that isn't the best choice. It's a really long book and I just didn't have the patience to get through it, so I just ended up reading a general WWII book.
2006-10-16 23:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read it. Basically, I found four types of ideas:
a) Descriptions and interpretations of German political situation, autobiographic details: boring
b) About nation, state and race: weird.
c) Anti-Jewish remarks: boring, trite, repetitive, obsessive.
d) About the use of propaganda: very interesting and rewarding.
Here are some quotes:
"The broad masses of the people are not made up of diplomats or professors of public jurisprudence nor simply of persons who are able to form reasoned judgment in given cases, but a vacillating crowd of human children who are constantly wavering between one idea and another."
"Propaganda must be limited to a few simple themes and these must be represented again and again. Here, as in innumerable other cases, perseverance is the first and most important condition of success. "
"The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, for the vast masses of the nation are in the depths of their hearts more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad. The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one, for they themselves often tell little lies but would be ashamed to tell a big one."
Fascist dictators where masters of propaganda. And I think that, although living in democracies, we are in some ways victims of propaganda, too. This book has been revealing to me in that aspect.
2006-10-17 00:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Franco 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read it.... a long time ago in high school. It was part autobiographical part political ideology. He made wild accusations about the Jews and outlined his Nazi ideology.
I can't say I liked the book but it was worth the read.
2006-10-16 23:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont read it, it's a waste of time. If you know anything about communism, you already know more than the book can teach you.
2006-10-16 23:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Your hero until you meet Jesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he wrote whilst in jail, a good insight but it reads like an 8th grader wrote it. i recomend you do read it. oh and "hero" he was a fascist not a communist
2006-10-16 23:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by tommy beresford 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋