Goebbels: Mastermind of the Third Reich
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"Goebbels: Mastermind of the Third Reich" is a controversial biographical study of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels by British historian David Irving, noted for its extensive use of Goebbels’ diaries and its widely criticized apologetic stance toward the Nazi regime.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biography
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book ⓘ historical work ⓘ |
| about |
National Socialism
NERFINISHED
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Nazi Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ World War II NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Holocaust denial debates ⓘ |
| author | David Irving NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorNationality | British ⓘ |
| controversial | yes ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
distorting historical record
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minimizing Nazi crimes ⓘ sympathetic portrayal of Nazi leaders ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
inner workings of the Nazi propaganda ministry
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propaganda techniques of Joseph Goebbels ⓘ |
| format | print ⓘ |
| genre |
Nazi history
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biographical study ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
apologetic toward Nazi regime
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revisionist ⓘ |
| hasSubjectPosition |
downplays ideological and criminal aspects of Nazism
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tends to humanize Joseph Goebbels NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Goebbels: Mastermind of the Third Reich NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in Nazi history
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readers of revisionist history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| linkedTo | David Irving’s reputation as a Holocaust denier ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Joseph Goebbels
NERFINISHED
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Nazi propaganda ⓘ Third Reich NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portrays |
Adolf Hitler
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Joseph Goebbels NERFINISHED ⓘ Nazi Party leadership NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1996 ⓘ |
| publisher | Focal Point Publications NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reception |
considered apologetic toward Joseph Goebbels
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considered unreliable as a scholarly source ⓘ widely criticized by historians ⓘ |
| subjectAffiliation | Nazi Party NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOccupation | Nazi propaganda minister ⓘ |
| subjectRole | Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
1930s
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World War II era ⓘ final days of the Third Reich ⓘ |
| usesSource |
Joseph Goebbels’ diaries
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Nazi propaganda materials ⓘ |
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