Crossing Hitler: The Man Who Put the Nazis on the Witness Stand

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Book Synopsis: During a 1931 trial of four Nazi stormtroopers, known as the Eden Dance Palace trial, Hans Litten grilled Hitler in a brilliant and merciless three-hour cross-examination, forcing him into multiple contradictions and evasions and finally reducing him to helpless and humiliating rage (the transcription of Hitler's full testimony is included.) At the time, Hitler was still trying to prove his embrace of legal methods, and distancing himself from his stormtroopers. The courageous Litten revealed his true intentions, and in the process, posed a real threat to Nazi ambition. When the Nazis seized power two years after the trial, friends and family urged Litten to flee the country. He stayed and was sent to the concentration camps, where he worked on translations of medieval German poetry, shared the money and food he was sent by his wealthy family, and taught working-class inmates about art and literature. When Jewish prisoners at Dachau were locked in their barracks for weeks at a time, Litten kept them sane by reciting great works from memory. After five years of torture and hard labor-and a daring escape that failed-Litten gave up hope of survival. His story was ultimately tragic but, as Benjamin Hett writes in this gripping narrative, it is also redemptive. "It is a story of human nobility in the face of barbarism." The first full-length biography of Litten, the book also explores the turbulent years of the Weimar Republic and the terror of Nazi rule in Germany after 1933. [in sidebar] Winner of the 2007 Fraenkel Prize for outstanding work of contemporary history, in manuscript. To be published throughout the world.

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Are you fascinated by the history of Nazi Germany? Do you want to uncover the courageous acts that stood against Hitler's regime? Look no further than "Crossing Hitler: The Man Who Put the Nazis on the Witness Stand." This gripping book will take you on a journey through the incredible story of Hans Litten, a man who fearlessly challenged Hitler himself in a historic trial.

Imagine being able to witness a three-hour cross-examination of Hitler, where he is exposed to multiple contradictions and evasions. Litten's brilliant tactics reduced the powerful leader to helpless and humiliating rage. The book even includes the full transcription of Hitler's testimony, revealing the true intentions of the Nazi agenda.

But Litten's tale doesn't end there. Despite the danger he faced, he refused to flee the country and was eventually sent to concentration camps. There, he continued to show incredible resilience, providing solace to fellow prisoners through poetry, sharing scarce resources, and educating them in art and literature. His story exemplifies the triumph of human nobility in the face of barbarism.

"Crossing Hitler" is not just a biography of Litten; it also delves into the turbulent years of the Weimar Republic and the horrifying reign of the Nazis in Germany. By exploring this period, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the broader picture and the immense courage it took to stand against such a brutal regime.

This exceptional book has received widespread acclaim, winning the prestigious 2007 Fraenkel Prize for outstanding work of contemporary history. Now, it's your chance to dive into this captivating narrative. Order your copy today and join the ranks of those who truly appreciate the triumph of the human spirit against the darkest forces imaginable.

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