WAS HITLER A WEAK DICTATOR? Introduction The question of whether Hitler was master in the Third Reich or a weak dictator’ is one of the central debates amongst historians of Nazi Germany. It is not necessary to spend too much time here outlining the debate‚ as this information can easily be found elsewhere (see‚ for example‚ the excellent chapter on this subject in Ian Kershaw’s The Nazi Dictatorship). Broadly speaking‚ historians who have participated in this debate can be located on a scale
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Hynkel the Dictator and Hitler the Dictator is purely coincidental. However ironic‚ one of the most adored men in history was born no more than four days of one of the most hated. As displayed in the film‚ The Great Dictator‚ Adolf Hitler so greatly resembled the clown‚ Charles Chaplin. Through the use of satire and mockery‚ Chaplin exposes the dangerous rise of European fascism. Several scenes in the movie provide a deeper meaning than their initial comedic stance. The Great Dictator is a tale
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How far do you agree with the view that in the years 1933-39‚ Hitler was a ’weak dictator’? Hitler has been categorised as a weak and a strong dictator by structuralist and intentionalist historians respectively‚ intentionalist for the importance of Hitler‚ and structuralist for the importance of those around him. Timothy Mason‚ a British Marxist historian‚ is an example of a structuralist historian‚ believing that Hitler was heavily reliant on those around and supporting him. There is also Ian
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Have you ever wondered what Hitler was like before he became a dictator? Well I am here to tell you just that‚ how he became dictator‚ and how he lived the rest of his life. Adolf Hitler was born in Austria‚ on April 20‚ in 1889 as the forth son of six children. His parents’ names were Alois Hitler and Klara Polzl. Adolf would frequently fight with his father because his father wouldn’t approve his interest in art instead of business. Then suddenly Adolf Hitler’s father died in 1903 for unknown
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been a lot of comparisons between Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Notably‚ both of these dictators are known for their pitiless behaviour. As a result of an unparalleled level of authoritarianism‚ propaganda and endeavours to manipulate the citizens‚ these two dictators both possessed outright power. Each of these tyrants was compelled by innovative‚ debatable and exploitative ideologies about the supposed structure of the society and the world power. While Hitler and Stalin share some clear similarities
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becoming a dictator?? Adolf Hitler was a very famous person that was in the Holocaust. He was a very cruel person who thought that everyone who wasn’t a pure blooded German was lower than him and filthy. He put a lot of people through misery and pain. He didn’t even know if the people he was killing could be nice and pleasant. All he cared about was that they weren’t pure blooded Germans. Adolf Hitler was born on the 20th of April‚ 1889‚ in a town named Braunau an inn‚ Austria. He was baptised catholic
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Running head: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Nazi Dictator Name: Leticia Nunez Course: COM208 – Public Speaking Instructor: Joseph Cejka February 22‚ 2012 The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Nazi Dictator Outline Introduction Birth and early life Hitler and the Nazi party Hitler tried for treason Hitler runs for president Hitler as German Chancellor Adolf Hitler is among the world’s most known leaders. His actions though not popular with many people helped the political climate
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Nazi Germany under the leadership of Hitler soon became a dictatorship. A dictatorship requires one person and one party to be in control of a nation and a climate of fear - this was provided by Himmler’s SS. Personal freedom disappeared in Nazi Germany. When Hitler was appointed chancellor on January 30th 1933‚ it was at the head of a coalition government. It was very clear in his mind that it would not remain this way for long. By the end of March 1933‚ he had acquired much greater powers than
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How and why did Hitler become a dictator? Hitler rose to the position of chancellor in January 1933‚ as a result of the poorly prepared treaty of Versailles‚ the resulting economic hardship and his apparent strong leadership. In the next 18 months however Hitler seized absolute power and created a total dictatorship through his ability to exploit opportunities‚ a manipulation of his country through a reign of fear and a ruthless and systematic repression of all opposition. Hitler used the Reichstag
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ambitious man reveal on results and not on the character. Many films have painted Hitler as a mass murderer and provocative leader without the ability to participate in any meaningful debate. He was not a social giant and kept as few friends as possible. Furthermore‚ history decorates him as a person who could not build a sustainable intimate relationship opting to casual engagements. In as much as this may be true‚ Hitler only tried to bring sanity back to Germany. Before taking power many Jews had
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