In this incisive and deeply researched study, John L. Snell traces the rise of the Nazi party from its early roots in Austrian political circles to its cataclysmic impact on Germany and the world at large. An essential work for anyone seeking to understand the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.