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The never-before-told story of the scandalous courtroom drama that paved the way for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
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This descriptive narrative for general readers and scholars draws on recently recovered documents, including 500 documents from the records of Landsberg Prison, as well as trial transcripts, police files, and newspaper accounts. The book describes the arrest, sensational trial, and imprisonment of Hitler and nine others for treason after the November 1923 event known as the Beer Hall Putsch. The account details Hitler’s time in prison and explains how his arrest increased his fame and led to the consolidation of the Nazi party. B&w historical photos are included. Author David King’s previous book is Death in the City of Light. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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