HIMMLER. THE ACCOUNTANT OF DEATH EDITION 2024

Discover the shocking biography of one of the most terrifying and mysterious figures in the history of the Hitler Reich. Peter Longerich, a prominent German historian, presents an in-depth analysis of the life of Heinrich Himmler, a man who, at first glance, did not stand out in any particular way, but became one of the greatest criminals in the history of mankind.

• In-depth psychological analysis of Heinrich Himmler.
• Detailed study of the development of his personality and career.
• Reconstruction of the historical background of Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
• Presentation of the mechanisms of transforming an ordinary man into a monster.
• Showing Himmler's role in the planning and implementation of the Holocaust.
• Analysis of the influence of Nazi ideology on his actions.
• Comprehensive information about Himmler's private and political life.

Peter Longerich's biography is not only a story about the life of Heinrich Himmler, but also an attempt to understand how it was possible for a man with such a banal personality to become responsible for the extermination of millions of human lives. The author analyzes his childhood, youth, relationships with family and friends, as well as his career in the structures of the SS and Gestapo. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand what factors influenced his development and what psychological mechanisms led him to commit such terrible crimes.

Longerich does not limit himself only to the description of historical facts, but also analyzes Nazi ideology and its influence on Himmler's thinking and actions. He shows how racist and anti-Semitic ideas led to the dehumanization of victims and enabled the commission of mass murders. The author also draws attention to the role of propaganda and indoctrination in shaping the attitudes of German society towards Jews and other groups persecuted by the Nazis.

Himmler's biography is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of totalitarianism and the genesis of the Holocaust. It is also a warning against the danger of ideologies of hatred and intolerance. This book shows how important critical thinking and the ability to resist evil are, even when it seems ubiquitous and invincible.

Peter Longerich, the author of this monumental biography, is one of the most outstanding contemporary historians specializing in the subject of the Holocaust. His works are characterized by reliability, depth of analysis and the ability to combine historical facts with the psychological portrait of the character. Thanks to this, his books are not only a source of knowledge, but also a fascinating read that encourages reflection on human nature and the history of the 20th century.

The Prószyński i S-ka publishing house puts into the hands of readers an extremely important and necessary book that allows us to better understand one of the most tragic chapters in human history. It is a position that should be in every library and read by everyone who wants to know the truth about the Holocaust and its perpetrators.