Defying Hitler
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Defying Hitler
Sebastian Haffner
4 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2016–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
Masterfully written autobiography that explains the rise of nazi Germany more than any other history book I ever read.
What an amazing book! It is so well written that I could read it to my five-year-old. Really a deep dive into history from a first person perspective.
It's the story of the early years in Germany as Hitler was first coming to power, when the war was first beginning. Very insightful.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? 2016 · 1 recommendation