Has anyone read Ian Kershaw's biography of Hitler?

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    Small_government_caligula Banned

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    I'm about mid-way through it right now and it's really fascinating. Probably the most 'objective' account one is likely to get about Hitler.
     
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    I read it just after it came out for a course on Germany in the 30's and 40's. Very good book as I remember.
     
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    Read the 2 books in 2006 that Mr. Ian Kershaw wrote about Hitler-Hubris & Nemesis in 1999 & 2000. In 2010, read the book by his friend RJ Evans titled the 3rd Reich @ War which was released in 2009. All 3 books are long (took me 5 to 6 weeks to finish) & well informed. Professor RJ Evans book the 3d Reich @ War is the best though Ian Kershaw does a good job on Hitler biography, Professor Richard J. Evans 3rd Reich @ War is IMO what I liked reading more.
     
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    Hi, I'm your bigger brother. ;-))
    I have to admit, I haven't read it yet. However, it's definitely on my to-do list.
    A friend of mine told me it's a great read....pretty time consuming though.
    From what I know, Joachim Fest's biography of Hitler and Kershaw's are the top ones by far.
    Time to find out.
     
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    I haven't read it and I don't plan to do so. Not worth the time.:tp:
     

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