The ideological roots of German national socialism
By: Eric H. Vieler.
Series: McGill European studies ;; vol. 2
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
Subjects: Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945.; National socialism.; Ideology -- Germany.; Racism -- Germany.; Social Darwinism -- Germany.; Eugenics -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
Description: "This study in analytic intellectual history examines the ideologies that animated the rise of Hitler and the Nazi state.

The research reveals linkages among three dominant strains of racist thought: mythological/intellectual, its roots in ancient saga, proclaimed the Nordic as the ideal race and urged its regeneration; biological, based on Darwinian theory, became the "scientific" basis for the claim of German superiority and was the dominant influence on Hitler; nationalist/conservative, called for a strong state to be governed by a single individual.

All three strains extolled German superiority and provided the synergistic force that linked leadership, party, and the people."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-144) and index.
Based on the author's doctoral dissertation.