Atatürk in the Nazi Imagination

by Stefan Ihrig

Early in his career, Adolf Hitler took inspiration from Benito Mussolini, his senior colleague in fascism--this fact is widely known. But an equally important role model for Hitler and the Nazis has been almost entirely neglected: Mustafa Kemal Atat rk, the founder of modern Turkey. Stefan Ihrig's compelling presentation of this untold story promises to rewrite our understanding of the roots of Nazi ideology and strategy.

Hitler was deeply...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674368371
• ISBN13: 9780674368378
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.8"