Published in English language by Jaico publishing house originally in the year 1988, Mein Kamph is an autobiography of National Socialist leader Adolf Hitler. He has highlighted his political ideologies in the book in a forthright manner. The book was originally edited by Hitler’s deputy Rudolf Hess.
Synopsis
In Mein Kamph, translated as ‘My Struggle’ in English, Adolf Hitler has described his dreams, struggles, frustrations and ideals. He has put emphasis on his philosophies regarding the state and politics of then Nazi Germany.
The book opens up on how the most barbarian dictators justified their actions. Hitler has talked about his distaste for democracy and how his beliefs for German nation made him choose a specific political path.
This book presents an insight on the condition of Germany during World War I and post that period. It is written in a straight forward manner without any hint of becoming diplomatic or politically correct. Through this book, Hitler also provides you a glimpse of social structure and different segments of society of then Germany.
Excerpts from the Book
“In contrast to the millions of ‘bourgeois’ and ‘proletarian’ Germans, who are stumbling to their ruin, mostly through timidity, indolence and stupidity, the Jew pursues his way persistently and keeps his eye always fixed on his future goal. Any party that is led by him can fight for no other interests than his, and his interests certainly have nothing in common with those of the Aryan nations…”
