Mein Kampf - English  (Paperback, Adolf Hitler)

Mein Kampf is an autobiographical book written by the infamous Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Published in two volumes, the book consists of an exposition of Hitler’s political ideology.

Summary Of The Book

Published in 1925, Mein Kampf is a book that was written when Hitler was in prison. Originally, he planned to name the book something else, but finally decided upon Mein Kampf, which means ‘My Struggle’.

The thesis of "the Jewish peril" has been used in this book. It talks about an alleged Jewish conspiracy with an aim to gain world leadership. Adolf Hitler uses this book as a medium to inform the world the processes by which he turned anti-semitic and militaristic, thereby giving an insight into the real Hitler.

Though written for the followers of National Socialism by a Nazi leader, the book holds relevance even for Indians. The tragedies, triumphs, and trials that any citizen of any country faces make him question the real intentions of the leader. This book presents an answer to that. It helps readers understand the working methods of a perverted genius.

Adolf Hitler was one of the most misguided men who wrecked the human race including people from his own country, Germany. The entire world had to suffer the consequences of his personal struggle that turned out to be the German struggle. Through this book, the readers get to know how millions of noble and learned Germans started to worship Hitler and obey his every whim, fancy, and word. 

Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf has been studied as a work of political theory. Originally, the author published the work for the followers of National Socialism. But, the book soon grew in popularity. Hitler was able to buy a Mercedes and get rid of his debt with the royalties of his book. After his rise to power, the book gained prominence due to its political theme. By the time he became the chancellor in 1933, more than 240,000 copies had been sold. Mein Kampf was in high demand in libraries and has been reviewed and quoted in different publications. Almost 10 million copies had been sold in Germany by the end of the war. However, the book is still considered as highly controversial.

About Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was the chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and is more famously known as the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945.

Born on the 20th of April, 1889, Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician. After World War I, he returned to Munich. Hitler did not have any formal education and didn’t have any bright career prospects. Due to this, he tried to stay in the army for as long as possible. On the 30th of April, 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops were within a block or two of the Reich Chancellery, and to avoid capture, Hitler committed suicide by shooting himself.