Enemies of the People: Hitler's Critics and the Gestapo by J. Ryan Stackhouse (E

The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Enemies of the People by J. Ryan Stackhouse

Explores the Gestapo's complex system of enforcement and control to reveal the day-to-day reality of political policing under Hitler. Stackhouse challenges the abiding perception of the Gestapo as policing only through terror and totalitarianism, drawing on research in hundreds of secret police case files.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

How do terror and popularity merge under a dictatorship? How did the Gestapo deal with critics of Nazism? Based on hundreds of secret police case files, Enemies of the People explores the day-to-day reality of political policing under Hitler. Examining the Gestapo's policy of 'selective enforcement', J. Ryan Stackhouse challenges the abiding perception of the Gestapo as policing exclusively through terror. Instead, he reveals the complex system of enforcement that defined the relationship between state and society in the Third Reich and helps to explain the Germans' abiding support for Hitler and their complicity in the regime's crimes. Stories of everyday life in Nazi Germany paint the clearest picture yet of just how differently the Gestapo handled certain groups and actions, and the routine investigation, interrogation, and enforcement practices behind this system. Enemies of the People offers penetrating insights into just how reasonable selective enforcement appeared to Germans, and draws unavoidable parallels with the contemporary threat of authoritarianism.

Author Biography

J. Ryan Stackhouse is an historian of modern Europe and Nazism. His PhD from Florida State University, as a Walbolt Fellow, was honoured with Distinction. He hosts The Third Reich History Podcast and interviews experts about the many faces of authoritarianism on the New Books Network.

Table of Contents

1. National and Regional Foundations, 1933-1945; 2. Criminalizing Conversation, 1933-1934; 3. Defining Opposition, 1935-1939; 4. Discovering Offences, 1935-1943; 5. Confirming Culpability, 1935-1943; 6. Cooperation and Ascendancy, 1935-1939; 7. Principles of Internal Security, 1939-1942; 8. Enforcing People's Community, 1939-1942; 9. Total War Policing, 1943-1944; 10. Involving the Party, 1943-1944; 11. Death Throes.

Review

'Memorable and chilling. Stackhouse's eminently readable book offers fresh insights into political policing in Nazi Germany and helps us to better understand how the Gestapo's rule of terror worked.' Robert Gerwarth, University College Dublin'An eye-opening book about the tyranny of law, this archive-based account of violent policing in Nazi Germany adds considerably to our understanding of the Gestapo. Drawing on thousands of case files from a key government district, Stackhouse has written a regional history of 'selective enforcement.' Chock-a-block with fascinating detail, Enemies of the People illuminates brightly the local-and legal-origins of dictatorship.' Jens Meierhenrich, London School of Economics and Political Science'Stackhouse's focus on the Gestapo's 'selective enforcement' broadens our understanding of policing the Volksgemeinschaft and of the Nazi state. His impressive book also has much to say about visions of an 'authoritarian rule of law' in general and should be required reading.' Katrin Paehler, Illinois State University'This shows us how the Gestapo ruthlessly targeted political and 'racial' opponents but proceeded cautiously, even routinely, against reliable members of the 'people's community' accused of a crime-thereby ensuring broad support for Nazism while gradually hollowing out the rule of law. This unsettling study is a major achievement!' Dennis Sweeney, University of Alberta'Stackhouse's fascinating book demonstrates how frighteningly quickly the Nazis managed to exert control over a region in which the majority of people had not voted for them. The central insight is how easy it is for authoritarian rulers to set up sustainable regimes.' Thomas Weber, University of Aberdeen'… a well-written book, based on solid sources that the author interprets convincingly.' Winfried Heinemann, H-German'... this meticulous investigation contributes greatly to an understanding of the Nazi police state and the role of so-called justice under the swastika. … Recommended.' D. R. Snyder, Choice

Promotional

Explores the Gestapo's complex system of enforcement and control to reveal the everyday reality of political policing under Hitler.

Review Quote

'Memorable and chilling. Stackhouse's eminently readable book offers fresh insights into political policing in Nazi Germany and helps us to better understand how the Gestapo's rule of terror worked.' Robert Gerwarth, University College Dublin

Promotional "Headline"

Explores the Gestapo's complex system of enforcement and control to reveal the everyday reality of political policing under Hitler.

Description for Bookstore

Explores the Gestapo's complex system of enforcement and control to reveal the day-to-day reality of political policing under Hitler. Stackhouse challenges the abiding perception of the Gestapo as policing only through terror and totalitarianism, drawing on research in hundreds of secret police case files.

Description for Library

Explores the Gestapo's complex system of enforcement and control to reveal the day-to-day reality of political policing under Hitler. Stackhouse challenges the abiding perception of the Gestapo as policing only through terror and totalitarianism, drawing on research in hundreds of secret police case files.

Details ISBN1108832601 Short Title Enemies of the People Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1108832601 ISBN-13 9781108832601 Format Hardcover Subtitle Hitler's Critics and the Gestapo Pages 330 Author J. Ryan Stackhouse Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-10-21 NZ Release Date 2021-10-21 Publication Date 2021-10-21 UK Release Date 2021-10-21 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DEWEY 363.283094309043 Audience Professional & Vocational Alternative 9781108959674 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

30 DAY RETURN POLICY

No questions asked, 30 day returns!

FREE DELIVERY

No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free.

SECURE PAYMENT

Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:133343144;