GERMANY: JEKYLL AND HYDE

by Sebastian Haffner ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 2, 1941

This book by a young German lawyer and publicist is a cross-section of present day Germany, the men at the helm and the masses who follow them, whether actively or passively. Although in most of the books dealing with Germany today conjectures have been made as to the types of men, and numbers, supporting the Fascist regime, this is the first study of the various groups which make up the nation and it is an interesting one. Leading off with Hitler, and delineating the factors which made his incumbency possible, and the much hated personalities in subordinate positions, Haffner then discusses the rank and file. The ""true Nazi"" or active Nazi, a 20% largely composed of the second generation; the ""loyal population"" -- the passive followers who number 40%; the almost as great ""disloyal population"" who are an uncoordinated puzzled and ineffectual group; and finally the positive, political counterforce and the emigres. Haffner closes with his solution for a de-Hitlerized Germany, the disunion of the country into states. A vivid, detailed survey from a new angle, and a book which has received a fine press in England.

Pub Date: Jan. 2, 1941

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Dutton

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1941

Categories: NONFICTION