Throughout history there have been certain individuals and figures, solely, who have created much speculation and garnered much controversy; individuals who have been the sole reason for dramatic events; individuals who are the sole explanation as to why history had decided to take its specific course or path. As well, there have been individuals who have rode across the stage and formed authoritarian governments in the midst of chaos and turmoil. In the 20th century one particular name that shall continuously be of familiarity is that of Adolf Hitler. No other individual or any powerful figure has been as prominent as has Hitler in the 20th century. He has been the speculation of countless historians and the subject of controversy for millions. This certain individual was the reason of how a once powerful nation, disintegrated because of economic and social woes, was brought back to its superpower status and glorious might. He created a sense of nationalism and unity that was to be modeled in every nation. His will became the only law of his nation. He was also the reason for an ethnic cleansing of millions whose only fault was that of being an ‘inferior race’. But his most significant action w
Many have sought to explain and resolve the actions of this demagogue and what events or reasons had put this fanatic in the path he walked through. One specific question which has been raised over and over again is whether the actions which Hitler had taken were to fulfill a distorted ideology or to satisfy a personal need or gain. The simple question is whether Hitler was an ideologue or an opportunist. The vast majority of opinion tends towards Hitler as a mere opportunist. However, evidence has confirmed that this powerful historical figure was indeed a fanatic guided by a twisted ideology that he firmly believed was to be the eventual destiny of mankind.
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