Richard J. Evans Book order (chronological)

Der Sunday-Times-Bestseller von NS-Experte Sir Richard Evans über Hitlers Helfer und Vollstrecker - von Paladinen wie Göring, Goebbels, Himmler bis zu Propagandisten wie Riefenstahl und Handlangern wie Irma Grese und Paul Zapp Wer waren die Nazis? Verfolgten sie kriminelle Absichten, oder waren sie »gewöhnliche Deutsche«? Was brachte sie dazu, furchtbare Gräuel gegen wirkliche oder eingebildete Feinde zu begehen oder zu billigen? Warum waren so viele Deutsche an den Verbrechen beteiligt? Wie kam es, dass sie Hitler fast bis zum Ende folgten? Der renommierte Historiker Richard J. Evans zeichnet oft verblüffend neue Porträts der Männer und Frauen, die NS-Deutschland schufen und ihm dienten, angefangen bei Hitler über Paladine wie Göring, Goebbels und Himmler bis zu Exekutoren wie Eichmann und Heydrich, Propagandisten wie Leni Riefenstahl, Täter wie die berüchtigte KZ-Aufseherin Irma Grese und unbekannte Sympathisanten und Mitläufer, die das Regime auf vielfältige Weise unterstützten. Evans hilft die Struktur des Dritten Reiches besser zu verstehen und zeigt auf, wie weit Einzelne gehen, wenn der moralische Kompass abhandengekommen ist.

A biographical study of Hitler's inner circle offers a new way to understand the horrors of the Nazi regime Why did so many Germans take part in the crimes of Nazi Germany? How did they come to support Hitler and follow him almost to the very end? For too long, the Nazis have been presented as little more than psychopaths or criminals. In his major new work, renowned historian Richard J. Evans makes use of a mass of recently unearthed new evidence to strip away the veneer of myth and legend from the faces of the Third Reich and present a more realistic view of Nazi perpetrators as human beings who were disturbingly like us. Evans offers rounded, fresh and often startling new portraits of the men and women who created and served Nazi Germany, beginning with Hitler himself and going on to encompass leading figures like Göring, Goebbels and Himmler, enforcers of Hitler’s orders such as Eichmann and Heydrich, propagandists like Leni Riefenstahl, low-level perpetrators such as the notorious Irma Grese and unknown sympathizers and fellow-travellers who helped the regime in myriad ways. Hitler’s People is a chilling, brilliantly written work which allows the reader to understand the texture and values of the Third Reich and just how far individuals will go when so many normal moral constraints have disappeared.

»Beeindruckend und scharfsinnig: Die umfassendste Geschichte der verhängnisvollen Epoche des Dritten Reiches, die jemals geschrieben wurde« Ian Kershaw Im ersten Band seiner gefeierten Trilogie zum Aufstieg und Fall des Dritten Reiches zeigt Richard J. Evans, wie die Folgen des Ersten Weltkriegs, die Schwäche der Weimarer Republik und die Weltwirtschaftskrise der nationalsozialistischen Bewegung den Weg zur Macht ebneten. Er widmet sich der moralischen und physischen Zerstörungskraft dieser politischen Bewegung, und schildert eindrücklich, wie die neuen Machthaber in den Jahren 1933 und 1934 die NS-Gewaltherrschaft gefestigt haben. Ausstattung: mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und 14 Karten

Ein Geschichtsbuch wie gemacht für unser post-faktisches Zeitalter Nichts in der Geschichte passiert zufällig, alles ist Ergebnis geheimnisvoller Machenschaften - diese Vorstellung ist so alt wie die Geschichte selbst. Gerade jetzt, in Zeiten von Populismus und Fake News, finden Verschwörungstheorien immer mehr Anhänger und treten nirgendwo offensichtlicher zutage als in den revisionistischen Geschichtserzählungen über das Dritte Reich. Von den »Protokollen der Weisen von Zion«, über die »Dolchstoßlegende«, den Reichstagsbrand und Rudolf Heß' »Friedensangebot« an die Briten bis zu Hitlers Flucht aus dem Bunker zerlegt der renommierte Historiker Richard Evans die fünf einflussreichsten Legenden des Dritten Reichs höchst unterhaltsam und mit forensischer Genauigkeit und erkennt darin überraschende Muster.

Listening to the Music the Machines Make is the revolutionary story of electronic pop from 1978 to 1983, a true golden age of music. This definitive account explores how krautrock, disco, glam rock and punk inspired a new generation to rip up the rulebook and venture toward a new frontier of electronic music - one that laid the foundations for Hip-Hop, house, techno and beyond. Including an extensive collection of archive images throughout, Richard Evans's kaleidoscopic narrative draws on years of research, a plethora of archive press materials and the input of key figures, including Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure), Martyn Ware (The Human League, B.E.F., Heaven 17) and Daniel Miller (The Normal, Mute Records). From the gritty and experimental to the camp and theatrical, this book charts the careers and impact of electronic pop's earliest innovators and luminaries, from Devo, The Normal, Telex and Cabaret Voltaire to Soft Cell, Gary Numan, OMD, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode.

In a gripping thriller, themes of euthanasia intertwine with the intrigue of political maneuvering and the enigmatic figure of a Black Pope. As tensions rise, the narrative explores moral dilemmas and the dark undercurrents of power, leading to a compelling clash of ideologies that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Driven by a deep desire to reclaim her culture and country, the protagonist is determined to fight for independence that was never truly given up. As government peace talks falter, she resolves to take drastic measures, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for freedom amidst the backdrop of revolution.

The idea that nothing happens by chance in history, that nothing is quite what it seems to be at first sight, that everything is the result of the secret machinations of malign groups of people manipulating everything from behind the scenes - these notions are as old as history itself. But conspiracy theories are becoming more popular and more widespread in the twenty-first century. Nowhere have they become more obvious than in revisionist accounts of the history of the Third Reich. Long-discredited conspiracy theories have taken on a new lease of life, given credence by claims of freshly discovered evidence and novel angles of investigation. This book takes five widely discussed claims involving Hitler and the Nazis and subjects them to forensic scrutiny: that the Jews were conspiring to undermine civilization, as outlined in The Protocols of the Elders of Zion; that the German army was 'stabbed in the back' by socialists and Jews in 1918; that the Nazis burned down the Reichstag in order to seize power; that Rudolf Hess' flight to the UK in 1941 was sanctioned by Hitler and conveyed peace terms suppressed by Churchill; and that Hitler escaped the bunker in 1945 and fled to South America. In doing so, it teases out some surprising features that these, and other conspiracy theories, have in common

Eric Hobsbawm's works have profoundly influenced generations of readers and students, shaping not only the practice of history but also its perception. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, to British parents, Hobsbawm was orphaned at fourteen and lived with an uncle in Berlin during the Great Depression. This tumultuous period forced him to confront the stark choices between Nazism and Communism, ultimately leading to his lifelong allegiance to the latter. His commitment inspired groundbreaking contributions to social history, particularly through his renowned trilogy that explores "the long nineteenth century" in Europe. These influential volumes sold millions and impacted many readers, some of whom became notable figures in politics and business. In this comprehensive biography, historian Richard Evans provides a vivid portrait of Hobsbawm, utilizing exclusive access to unpublished materials to contextualize his writings within their historical and political landscape. While Hobsbawm's Marxism made him a controversial figure, he garnered respect even from those who opposed his views. This biography presents Hobsbawm as one of the 20th century's most intellectually vibrant figures, capturing the essence of an era through his life and work.

Highly impressive ... chronicles a turbulent and confusing century with wonderful clarity and verve ... transnational history at its finest ... more complete but also much more fascinating than most histories of the period Gerard Degroot The Times

The latest New York Times bestseller from one of today's most inspiring writers. But then Al decides instead to take a walk - no ordinary walk, but one that would take him to the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way and the lessons they share with him, will save his life - and inspire yours.

Filmovou hvězdu Marilyn Monroe neustále sžíral pocit, že žije na okraji Hollywoodu a že ji tamní společnost nikdy nepřijala za svou. Štěstí nenašla ani po boku muže, který by odpovídal jejím snům. Své partnery však neustále udržovala v takovém napětí a nejistotě, že jí nikdy nemohli plně důvěřovat. Byla přirozeným talentem, který se marně pokoušel najít sám sebe. Od jejího předčasného odchodu ze života v roce 1962 se neustále objevují nejrůznější konspirační teorie, které rozebírají pozadí její smrti. Tyto spekulace však poněkud zapomínají na to, že byla především nesmírně talentovanou herečkou a přitom velice křehkou ženou. Kniha doplněná dvaceti písněmi je příběhem chudého děvčátka Normy Jean, z níž vyrostla světově obdivovaná hvězda a symbol ženskosti Marilyn Monroe.

In the 1940s, a young generation of jazz musicians forged a new style out of the swing music of the 1930s. A new breed of players like Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, and Thelonius Monk transformed the jazz scene with advanced harmonies, complex syncopation and chord substitutions. Illustrated with photographs from the William Gottlieb collection, this book and sampler CD is a perfect introduction to this important era of jazz.

Kompletní historie jedné z nejděsivějších epoch dvacátého století Dějiny Třetí říše od nástupu A. Hitlera k moci v r. 1933 do počátku 2. světové války v r. 1939. Charakteristika budování totalitního režimu a vývoje německé společnosti v období příprav na válku. Konstituování systému vlády jedné strany. Vnitropolitický vývoj - likvidace opozice, demagogická sociální politika, rasová "očista" společnosti, unifikace kultury a duchovní orientace národa, hospodářská strategie zaměřená na přípravu války. Expanzivní strategie zahraniční politiky. Práce navazuje na titul Nástup Třetí říše od stejného autora.

The final volume in Evans's masterly trilogy on the history of Nazi Germany traces the rise and fall of German military might, the mobilization of a people's community to serve a war of conquest, and Hitler's campaign of racial subjugation and genocide

Podtitul: od Bismarcka do roku 1933 Monografie rekapituluje mocenský vzestup nacistického hnutí od vystoupení ideových předchůdců tohoto směru v 19. století po rok 1933. Shrnutí zrodu a vývoje myšlenky na vybudování Třetí říše od časů Bismarckova impéria přes 1. světovou válku a Výmarskou republiku až po nacistický nástup k moci. Britský historik se pokouší najít odpověď na otázku, jak se mohlo nacistům podařit vybudovat v Německu ve velice krátké době bez jakéhokoli odporu velice silnou diktaturu jedné politické strany.

Before Hitler seized power in 1933, Germany had been famous for its sophistication and complexity. So how was it possible for a group of ideological obsessives to re-mould it into a one-party state directed at war and race hate? This title explores how Hitler turned Germany from a vibrant democracy into a one-party state.

Richard Evans' brilliant book unfolds perhaps the single most important story of the 20th century: how a stable and modern country in less than a single lifetime led Europe into moral, physical and cultural ruin and despair.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Noel Street comes a rich and all-too-human novel about the tragedy and triumph of love... Years ago, a sweet girl from Utah was swept off her feet by a handsome Italian. Today, the sweet girl from Utah is a wife and mother living in Italy. And she's about to be swept off her feet all over again...

In ruling against the controversial historian David Irving in his libel suit against the American historian Deborah Lipstadt, last April 2000, the High Court in London labeled him a falsifier of history. No objective historian, declared the judge, would manipulate the documentary record in the way that Irving did. Richard J. Evans, a Cambridge historian and the chief advisor for the defense, uses this pivotal trial as a lens for exploring a range of difficult questions about the nature of the historian's enterprise. For instance, don't all historians in the end bring a subjective agenda to bear on their reading of the evidence? Is it possible that Irving lost his case not because of his biased history but because his agenda was unacceptable? The central issue in the trial -- as for Evans in this book -- was not the past itself, but the way in which historians study the past. In a series of short, sharp chapters, Richard Evans sets David Irving's methods alongside the historical record in order to illuminate the difference between responsible and irresponsible history. The result is a cogent and deeply informed study in the nature of historical interpretation.

Vitriolic in its disgust, malevolent in its humour, dazzling in its invective, Entertainment pushes you places you'd rather not go, where life's more bearable on vodka and whizz, bogs are for shagging other blokes' birds and the pub singer's crap and he's your dad. You don't have to be drunk to be legless (but it helps). An outrageous novel by a young man who does know better. "A cheerful and resilient first novel... Funny, energetic, tender" Time Out Richard John Evans is a journalist on the Wales on Sunday newspaper. He took an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Glamorgan for which he received a distinction. He is currently working on his second novel about urban blight.

Richard Evans verteidigt den Anspruch, durch historische Forschung zu Wissen und Erkenntnissen über die Vergangenheit zu gelangen. Fakten und Fiktionen ist eine mitreißende Streitschrift gegen die postmoderne Relativierung der historischen Wahrheit und zugleich ein Grundlagenwerk über das Wesen moderner Geschichtswissenschaft.

Throughout 1999, the International Tennis Federation is celebrating the centenary of the Davis Cup, the oldest team competition in tennis. In this text, Richard Evans tells the story of the Davis Cup, from its beginning as a match between the United States and Britain, to the late 1990s era.

Durch vier kraftvolle und außergewöhnliche Erzählungen über einen Fälscher, eine betrunkene weibliche Landstreicherin, einen Betrüger und eine Prostituierte im Deutschland des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts untersucht dieses Buch faszinierende Fragen zu Verbrechen und Gerechtigkeit in dieser Zeit. Die Geschichten beleuchten die Reaktionen auf die deutsche Strafpolitik in einer Periode, in der die körperliche Bestrafung von Übeltätern dem Konzept der Inhaftierung wich.

Written at a time of scepticism about our ability to learn from the past, this work reveals why history is possible and necessary. Quashing the claims of postmodern historians who deny the possibility of any realistic grasp of history, Evans explains the dangers of losing a historical perspective.

The biography explores the intricate history of a city, detailing its evolution from the microscopic world of bacteria to the governance of its leaders. It delves into the diverse influences and developments that have shaped urban life, providing a comprehensive narrative that intertwines public health, politics, and culture. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of urban identity and the forces that drive change within a city.

Richard J. Evans: "Kneipengespräche im Kaiserreich". Stimmungsberichte der Hamburger Politischen Polizei 1892 bis 1914. Rowohlt Verlag, Reinbek 1989. 426 Seiten, kt., 18,80 DM