Heinrich Himmler, one of the most enigmatic and mysterious figures of the Third Reich, comes to life in this gripping biography!
Leader of the SS, Himmler was perhaps the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany, behind only Hitler himself.
Feared by both friend and foe alike, Himmler was a ruthless leader who demanded perfection from those serving under him. As chief of all police forces, he oversaw the 'Final Solution' and the Einsatzgruppen, making him one of the major perpetrators of the Holocaust.
But he was also a husband, father, and even a chicken farmer!
What were the motivations of this teacher's son? How did he rise to become one of the most powerful men in history?
This book answers all these questions, and more!
If you only ever read one Himmler biography, make sure it's this one!