<p>In this riveting book, Michael Burleigh sets Nazi Germany in a European context, showing how the Third Reich's abandonment of liberal democracy, decency and tolerance was widespread in the Europe of the period. He shows how a radical, pseudo-religious movement, led by an oddity with dazzling demagogic talents, seemed to offer salvation to a German exhausted by war, depression and galloping inflation.<br><br> 'This is a monumental book.' Richard Overy, <i>Sunday Telegraph</i><br><br> 'If I had to recommend one book on the Third Reich, this would be it.' Daniel Johnson, <i>Daily Telegraph</i><br><br> 'It is a breathtaking achievement, at once broader and deeper than any other single volume ever published on the subject. Indeed I would go further: it is the product of authentic historical genius.' Niall Ferguson, <i>Sunday Times</i><br><br> 'Happily, Michael Burleig
