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From one of the world's leading historians comes a comprehensive examination of Hitler's ascent and the ensuing collapse of civilization in Nazi Germany. In 1900, Germany was a progressive nation, marked by rapid technological and social advancements that rivaled those of the United States. Its political landscape was relatively less authoritarian than Russia's and less anti-Semitic than France's, with thriving representative institutions and active political engagement. Yet, within a generation, this stable modern state fell under the control of a violent, extremist movement that led to widespread moral and cultural devastation across Europe. Richard Evans provides a definitive account of this crucial period, skillfully synthesizing extensive scholarly work with new research and insights. He captures the drama and uncertainty surrounding Hitler's rise, illustrating how the conditions in early 1930s Germany—marked by anger over military defeat, economic despair, and a disillusioned civil service—created a fertile ground for the Nazis' ideology of hatred. This first volume of a planned three-part history of Nazi Germany stands as a masterwork, setting a high standard for future scholarship on the subject.