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Before Hitler rose to power, the book sold very slowly. Although the [[NSDAP]] alleged that it was already a huge seller, documents revealed following [[World War II]] proved that to be false. Some historians have speculated that a wider reading might have alerted the world to the dangers Hitler would pose to peace in [[Europe]] and to the [[genocide]] that he would pursue, now known as the [[Holocaust]]. An English translation was produced before World War II. However, the publisher |
Before Hitler rose to power, the book sold very slowly. Although the [[NSDAP]] alleged that it was already a huge seller, documents revealed following [[World War II]] proved that to be false. Some historians have speculated that a wider reading might have alerted the world to the dangers Hitler would pose to peace in [[Europe]] and to the [[genocide]] that he would pursue, now known as the [[Holocaust]]. An English translation was produced before World War II. However, the publisher |
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After Hitler's rise to power it gained enormous popularity and virtually became a Bible of every [[Nazi]], or a member of the [[NSDAP]]. Sales of Mein Kampf earned Hitler millions; however many of those who purchased it never read it; many bought it simply to show their allegiance to Hitler, gain position in Nazism and avoid the attentions of the [[Gestapo]]. Many found it (and many still find it today) a lengthy and boring text. Much of the autobiographical material was distorted or fabricated by Hitler. |
After Hitler's rise to power it gained enormous popularity and virtually became a Bible of every [[Nazi]], or a member of the [[NSDAP]]. Sales of Mein Kampf earned Hitler millions; however many of those who purchased it never read it; many bought it simply to show their allegiance to Hitler, gain position in Nazism and avoid the attentions of the [[Gestapo]]. Many found it (and many still find it today) a lengthy and boring text. Much of the autobiographical material was distorted or fabricated by Hitler. |
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By the end of the war, about 10 million copies of the book had been distributed in Germany. |
By the end of the war, about 10 million copies of the book had been distributed in Germany. |
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Revision as of 07:20, 21 March 2002
Mein Kampf ("My Struggle")- is the title of a book written by Adolf Hitler during his imprisonment in Landesberg. The first volume, titled Eine Abrechnung ("A reckoning") was published in 1925; the second volume Die nationalsozialistische Bewegung ("The national-socialistic movement") was published in 1926.
Before Hitler rose to power, the book sold very slowly. Although the NSDAP alleged that it was already a huge seller, documents revealed following World War II proved that to be false. Some historians have speculated that a wider reading might have alerted the world to the dangers Hitler would pose to peace in Europe and to the genocide that he would pursue, now known as the Holocaust. An English translation was produced before World War II. However, the publisher removed some of the more anti-semitic and militaristic statements. The publication of the abridged version caused Alan Cranston, who was a reporter for UPI in Germany and later senator from California, to publish his own abridged version which he believed to more truly reflect the contents of the book. He was sued by Hitler for copyright infringement and lost the case.
After Hitler's rise to power it gained enormous popularity and virtually became a Bible of every Nazi, or a member of the NSDAP. Sales of Mein Kampf earned Hitler millions; however many of those who purchased it never read it; many bought it simply to show their allegiance to Hitler, gain position in Nazism and avoid the attentions of the Gestapo. Many found it (and many still find it today) a lengthy and boring text. Much of the autobiographical material was distorted or fabricated by Hitler.
By the end of the war, about 10 million copies of the book had been distributed in Germany.
In his testament Hitler gave the copyright of Mein Kampf to the state of Bavaria. The copyright will end on 2015-12-31. The government of Bavaria, in agreement with the Federal Government, does not allow any copying or printing of the book in Germany, and opposes it also in other countries. Owning and buying the book is legal. Trading in old copies is legal as well, unless it is done in such a fashion as to promote hatred or war, which is generally illegal. Most German libraries carry heavily commmented and exerpted versions of Mein Kampf.
In 1999, the Simon Wiesenthal center documented that major internet booksellers like amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com sell Mein Kampf to Germany. After a public outcry, both companies agreed to stop those sales.
External links:
- Adolph Hitler, Mein Kampf http://www.abbc.com/berlin/kampf.htm. Complete version of both volumes, in German.
- Adolph Hitler, Mein Kampf http://www.stormfront.org/books/mein_kampf/. English translation.