The House That Hitler Built

By Stephen Henry Roberts

Book Overview

The House That Hitler Built by Stephen H. Roberts is a historical non-fiction book that delves into the story of the Nazi regime's construction of the infamous Eagle's Nest, a mountaintop retreat for Adolf Hitler and his inner circle. The book traces the origins of the project, beginning with Hitler's obsession with the Bavarian Alps and his desire to create a grandiose monument to his power and vision. Roberts explores the intricate planning and construction process, including the use of slave labor and the involvement of prominent architects and engineers. He also examines the cultural significance of the Eagle's Nest, both as a symbol of Nazi power and as a site of historical memory and tourism in modern-day Germany. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts, The House That Hitler Built offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most iconic and controversial structures of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163179965
• ISBN13: 9781163179963
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"