Publication Date

1-1-1997

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Franklin, Stephen (Professor of English)

Abstract

The topic that this thesis focuses on is the early anti-Semitic theories of Europe that influenced the later theories of Adolf Hitler. Anti-Semitism has existed throughout history, but the rabid theories of the nineteenth century had the greatest impact on the young, impressionable Hitler. The first portion of the thesis delves deeply into the theories of the mid- and late nineteenth century which would influence the attempt to annihilate the Jewish community. The middle portion focuses on the theories of Adolf Hitler and his proposal for “the Final Solution.” The final portion of this thesis deals with the main question many have when faced with the vast, irreversible implications of the ideological movement of Nazism—how could an intelligent, technologically advanced, heterogeneous nation of people allow the virtual annihilation of another race? The research dealing with this topic involved both primary and secondary sources.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

33 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Alt Title

Ein Volk! Ein Reich! Ein Führer!

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