Is Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler worth reading?

Question

I've heard many negative comments about this book. However, I'm always interested in this kind of political ideology books, like Communist Manifesto by Marx.

Is it worth reading? Anyone has another book suggestions?
I like any books about philosophy, revolutionary ideology, holocaust, anti-semitism history, you know, stuff like that.

note : Don't suggest me Anne Frank's diary please, I've read it all ready.

Answer 1

It is a very dry, broken, undirected read. However, from a political ideological standpoint is is an interesting peek into the mind of a young dictator/madman.

If you want some hard and ugly social theory in the form of fiction try The Jungle by Upton Sinclare.

Answer 2

No it's not worth reading. In the book he sounds like a 9 year old who just learn how to write a complete paragraph. On one page he will be talking about how he hates every race except the ones he call superior. And then on the next page he'll change the topic to something about his favorite animals, and then change right back to hate for a specific race. The book is hard to make any sense out of because he keeps changing topics in every paragraph. It proves that he is not very educated.
But seeing as how you like books about philosophy you should try books by someone with plenty of sense like Galileo.

Answer 3

It is hard to get into. However, is interesting overall and essential to understand Hitler.

In regards to negative comments: most negative comments are made because the text is objected to on a moral level and is poorly written which is mainly due to the fact that Hitler, while not crazy, had a 'twisted mind'. Most arguments are not logical and conclusions often make no sense.

At the least read it to say you've read it.

Answer 4

Politically, this book is a must-read. The negative comments are in regards to Hitler's standpoints and things he says in the book. This is an amazing book NOT because people think he's right, but because you get to see into the mind of someone who did such horrible things. Definitely read it, but it's pretty hard to get your hands on a copy these days. It's out of print and hard to purchase, but most libraries have copies.

Answer 5

If you are specifically interested in that period in history, it is an interesting read.
Of course it is filled with anti-semitic drivel, and Hitler's delusion that World War I was lost because of back-stabbing communists (and not militarily). What I found interesting is that you can see that he wants to:
-Invade Poland
-Annex eastern France
-Get rid of the jews (in the book he mainly mentions deportation)
It is a clear description of his agenda, and you can't help but think after reading it that if people had payed more attention to it, some unspeakable horrors might have been prevented.

Answer 6

Of course it's worth reading and you don't need anyone's opinion to decide what you want to read. His book will give you a deep view into the thinking process of the man and as a result, his personality will surface. After the reading, you can judge the man. Remember, you live in a free society and your mind belongs to you.

Answer 7

It's somewhat interesting, but hardly a brilliant piece of "non fiction". He certainly does state his objectives and methods--nothing much is withheld.

Why not make a slight "detour" and go behind the scenes to try to discover who was really behind hitler, and behind wars, generally, at least in this century, and what the real agenda is? On this point check out http://www.educate-yourself.org http://www.montalk.net http://www.serendipity.li/jsmill/bushcrimefamily.htm If you're insightful and open minded it could be quite "eye opening" for you :))

Answer 8

I agree with stym. If you have an interest in what happened in our world in the 20th century, and how we got into the mess we're in, you should read first-hand all the written material left by the people that influenced events of that time.

Answer 9

Yes