Description
Norman Ohler's groundbreaking work, Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany, uncovers the pervasive and often overlooked role of narcotics within the Third Reich. This meticulously researched account reveals how drugs, from high-dose stimulants to opiates, permeated all levels of society, influencing military strategy, political decisions, and the personal lives of key figures, including Adolf Hitler himself. Ohler challenges conventional historical narratives by exploring the psychological and physiological impact of widespread drug use on the German population and its leadership, offering a startling new perspective on the motivations and actions that defined this dark era. The book delves into the complex relationship between addiction and power, questioning how substance abuse may have shaped the course of history.
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paperback
Mariner Books
Published Mar 6, 2018
304 pages
ISBN: 9781328915344
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
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