Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
This book is a two-volume work written by a prominent dictator during his imprisonment in 1924. It outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany, combining elements of autobiography with an exposition of his views on race, nationality, and governance. The author's main thesis is that the German-speaking 'Aryan' race is superior to all others, and that it is the duty of the state to preserve the purity of this race through policies of racial segregation, expansionism, and extermination. The book also contains detailed discussions on the author's hatred towards Jews, Marxism, and the parliamentary system.
The 1022nd greatest book of all time
This book is listed due to its significant historical impact and influence in specific contexts, not as an endorsement of its content. It contains offensive and misleading information, and promotes harmful ideologies that contradict values of respect, equality, and peace. Its inclusion is for educational purposes: to understand the historical context, the roots of these ideologies, and to serve as a reminder of the dark chapters of history we must acknowledge and learn from.
- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 720-720
- Words
- 780,000
- Original Language
- German
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- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)
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