Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
This book is a two-volume work written by a prominent dictator during his imprisonment in 1924. It outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany, combining elements of autobiography with an exposition of his views on race, nationality, and governance. The author's main thesis is that the German-speaking 'Aryan' race is superior to all others, and that it is the duty of the state to preserve the purity of this race through policies of racial segregation, expansionism, and extermination. The book also contains detailed discussions on the author's hatred towards Jews, Marxism, and the parliamentary system.
The 977th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 381
Since this book was first published in 1925, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 381.0.
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- score: 108 -- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (Weight: 108)
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