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Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich

Joachim Fest
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Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Joachim Fest

Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Berlin, Germany • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich by Joachim Fest explores the final days of Adolf Hitler and his close associates within the confines of a Berlin bunker. The book details the disintegration of Nazi power, external and internal events leading to the Third Reich's collapse, and captures the atmosphere of impending defeat.

Dark

Mysterious

Informative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,649 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joachim Fest's Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich offers a meticulous and well-researched account of the Nazi regime's final days. Critics praise its detailed narrative and insightful analysis. However, some find the book's tone somewhat dry and wish for greater depth in character exploration. Overall, it is a valuable historical resource.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Inside Hitler's Bunker: The Last Days of the Third Reich?

A reader intrigued by World War II's intricate history, leadership psychology, and dramatic narratives would enjoy Inside Hitler's Bunker. Comparable to Antony Beevor's The Fall of Berlin 1945, this book appeals to those who appreciate detailed accounts of pivotal historical events and their broader implications.

3.9

1,649 ratings

68%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

191

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Berlin, Germany • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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