In this fascinating and enlightening collection of essays, one of the most important historians of our time reflects on the ways in which our understanding of Nazi Germany has been transformed in the 21st century. Richard Evans examines new historical perspectives on the Third Reich, showing how it is increasingly viewed in a broader international - even global - context, as part of the era of imperialism. He explores how Nazi Germany's policies in Europe were connected to Hitler's vision of the American colonization of the Great Plains, how companies like Volkswagen and Krupp operated on a global scale, and - perhaps the most controversial of all - how historians have begun to see the Holocaust not as a unique historical event but as a genocide with parallels and similarities in other countries and periods. THE THIRD REICH IN HISTORY AND MEMORY explores how these new perspectives have borne fruit, but also offers a critical view of the ways in which they alter our perception of the period.

THE THIRD REICH IN HISTORY AND MEMORY, in the characteristically captivating style of Richard Evans, shows us that memory must undergo rigorous examination by history in order to withstand scrutiny, while the historical implications for the collective cultural memories of Nazism must be determined with both precision and passion.