Capsule Review October 1, 1993

Hitler's Reich

by Hamilton Fish Armstrong
Reviewed by William L. Langer

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Hitler's Reich

By Hamilton Fish Armstrong

Macmillan, 1933

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The editor of FOREIGN AFFAIRS describes the psychological roots of Germany's revolt against her post-war lot, tells how republican citadels fell before Hitler, and evaluates weaknesses in the new régime. He also reports on Nazi activities in Danzig and Austria, compares Hitlerism and Fascism, and discusses German arms policy.

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