Der Hitler-Ludendorff-Prozeß by Leo Lania
"Der Hitler-Ludendorff-Prozeß" by Leo Lania is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The likely topic of this book is the failed coup attempt led by Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorff in Munich, often called the Beer Hall Putsch, and the subsequent trial that followed. It appears to explore the political, social, and economic context of Germany at that tumultuous time, examining the conditions that led to the rise of
fascism and the actions of various political actors in Bavaria and the Reich. The opening of the book sets the stage in Munich during the early 1920s, vividly portraying the social unrest and political maneuvering in Bavaria. The narrator, arriving in the city at a critical moment, observes widespread economic hardship, disillusionment among the populace, and the growing influence of nationalist and right-wing groups. Early encounters with Hitler's inner circle and party headquarters reveal ambitious plans and a tense rivalry with other reactionary figures like Kahr. The narrative then broadens to describe the broader European context, especially the desperation of the German middle class, the function and manipulation of different social layers (officers, professionals, tradesmen), and the alignment of political forces around reactionary and fascist leaders. This introduction culminates with a dramatic recounting of the actual Beer Hall Putsch—its planning, unfolding, and abrupt failure—setting up the judicial reckoning that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lania, Leo, 1896-1961 |
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| Editor | Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953 |
| LoC No. | 53054207 |
| Title | Der Hitler-Ludendorff-Prozeß |
| Alternate Title | Der Hitler-Ludendorff-Prozess |
| Original Publication | Berlin: Die Schmiede, 1925. |
| Series Title | Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 9 |
| Series Title | Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 9 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Ludendorff, Erich, 1865-1937 |
| Subject | Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 |
| Subject | Trials -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75700 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 450 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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