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Inside The Third Reich | 
 enlarge | Author: Albert Speer
Publisher: Phoenix
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 69680
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 832
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.9
ISBN: 1842127357
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
EAN: 9781842127353
ASIN: 1842127357
Publication Date: October 2, 2003
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 Ignore the bias - read - judge for yourself August 24, 2007
Moon Cheese
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Albert Speer's seminal work on life inside the highest echelons of the Third Reich is as historically controversial now as it was when it was released and indeed is still a fascinating read.
In fact largely `ghost written' by Joachim C. Fest who had a not insignificant impact on the style of the prose, Inside The Third Reich is a veritable Goldmine for anecdotal remarks for any student studying the history of Hitler's Germany.
Historical bias aside - there is plenty and the debate is seemingly endless - it is still worth the effort and the reader would probably benefit from having a copy of Sereny's biography to hand to see how Speer's `Mia Culpa's' developed in face of ten years of mixed reception to his work.
Every A' Level Modern History Student should have read at least the first half of this book.
One should also remember once this has been read that confidential personal correspondence written in Speer's own hand was recently sold in an auction for well over 10000, which admitted more explicit knowledge of the crimes. And in light of this, J C Fest had his private note on Speer edited and released, and consequentially greatly revised his conclusion regarding the character of Speer.
Excellent book April 15, 2007
Douglas Traill (Edinburgh, Scotland.)
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
A fascinating book by Albert Speer. Detailing life, as the title says, 'Inside the Third Reich'.
As one of the few people of Hitler's inner circle to survive the Second World War, Speer's insights into life at the pinnacle of power of Nazi Germany are must read material for anyone with an interest in this period of time.
Although Speer undoubtedly tries to cast himself in the best possible light, wether it be living a spartan lifestyle to try and empathise with the fighting soldiers or glossing over his involvement in the most serious aspects of Nazism, his account is accurate, very well written, and easy to read.
I'd suggest 'Rise and Fall of the Third Reich' by William Shirer as a good companion to this book - probably the most comprehensive account of Nazi history you are likely to encounter.
Highly recommend.
The inner workings of Speer (1905-81) April 9, 2005
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
5 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is the life and loves of Albert Speer. It does give us an insight as to what it was to live in HIS time and place. This shows that with the right attitude and a willingness to learn that you can go far. He was able to find unique solutions to common problems he used searchlights for dramatic effects and cement engines to keep trains going. No telling what we could have gained from his insight, if he had been able to contribute more than his memoirs.
The fact that he produced this book is a miracle in its self. Look at what he could do with a simple thing like searchlights. He would have been great with lasers. If you want to know more about other people and not just the mysterious Adolf, then your next book should be "The Arms of Krupp 1587-1968" by William Manchester
 Every dictator needs a Speer February 1, 2004
12 out of 22 found this review helpful
Albert Speer knew exactly what was going on in the forced labour camps that first supplied the stone for his building projects and then the arms for him as Munitions Minister. That said he also tried his hardest to stop Hitler's scorched earth policy at the end of the war and was a wholly better man than those around him (but that wasn't exactly hard).Inside is Speer's attempt to spin himself out of all the negative aspects of his Nazi past. This he does with style and class. If you accept this and realise that a lot of the judgements and some of the facts (especially about the Posen conference) are plain lies then this book gives interesting insights into the mind of one of the few Nazis who knew they were doing wrong.
RIVETING AND ENGAGING!!! October 9, 2003
W. MONTGOMERY (WASHINGTON, DC - U.S.A.)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
Albert Speer, whose career blossomed during the Third Reich as Hitler's principal architect and culminated as Germany's Minister of Armaments from 1942 to 1945, has produced a rich and fascinating account of his experiences and encounters with many of the infamous personalities of the Nazi state. For anyone who has even the slightest curiosity about the history of Germany between 1933 and 1945, THIS BOOK WILL HOLD YOU IN THRALL. Speer tells a very powerful and compelling story.
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