The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt
The book explores the roots of totalitarian systems, particularly focusing on Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. It delves into the historical, social, and political circumstances that led to the rise of these oppressive regimes, including anti-Semitism, imperialism, and the decline of the nation-state. The author further discusses the nature of power, the role of propaganda, and the manipulation of the masses in these systems, providing a comprehensive analysis of totalitarianism.
The 664th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 500-700
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 15th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- 93rd on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 1145th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)