Max Domarus
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Max Domarus was a German
writer, historian, researcher, archivist, translator, and publicist.
Domarus is best known for his historical work on the speeches of Adolf Hitler
. Domarus was the translator and editor of the 3,400-page, four volume set entitled Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations 1932–1945: The Chronicle of a Dictatorship
. Domarus' anthology
is generally considered the most essential and reliable resource on the speeches of Hitler.
It is known, however, that Domarus made a number of chronological mistakes in his works. These were later used in the unmasking of Konrad Kujau
's forged 'Hitler Diaries'.
Germany
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writer, historian, researcher, archivist, translator, and publicist.
Domarus is best known for his historical work on the speeches of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party , commonly referred to as the Nazi Party). He was Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and head of state from 1934 to 1945...
. Domarus was the translator and editor of the 3,400-page, four volume set entitled Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations 1932–1945: The Chronicle of a Dictatorship
Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations
Hitler: Speeches and Proclamations 1932-1945: The Chronicle of a Dictatorship is a 3,400-page book series edited by Max Domarus. It presents the day-to-day activities of Adolf Hitler, between 1932 and 1945, with the text of significant speeches....
. Domarus' anthology
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
is generally considered the most essential and reliable resource on the speeches of Hitler.
It is known, however, that Domarus made a number of chronological mistakes in his works. These were later used in the unmasking of Konrad Kujau
Konrad Kujau
Konrad Paul Kujau was an illustrator and forger who became famous in 1983 as the creator of the so-called Hitler Diaries, for which he received DM 2.5 million from a person who in turn sold it for DM 9.3 million to the magazine Stern.-Early life:"Konny" Kujau was one of five children of Richard...
's forged 'Hitler Diaries'.
See also
- Hitler: Speeches and ProclamationsHitler: Speeches and ProclamationsHitler: Speeches and Proclamations 1932-1945: The Chronicle of a Dictatorship is a 3,400-page book series edited by Max Domarus. It presents the day-to-day activities of Adolf Hitler, between 1932 and 1945, with the text of significant speeches....
- List of Adolf Hitler speeches
- List of Adolf Hitler books