Hitler ascent 1889 1939 is a well researched and well written biography ullrichs task of bringing this to life is challenging for one reason hitler is not interesting theres almost nothing about hitler the person thats compelling orwell wrote that hitler was a criminal lunatic thats the consistent theme of this book and hitler . Hitler ascent 1889 1939 hardcover deckle edge sept 6 2016 by volker ullrich author visit amazons volker ullrich page find all the books read about the author and more search results for this author volker ullrich author 47 out of 5 stars 307 ratings. Hitler ascent 1889 1939 volker ullrich knopf doubleday publishing group sep 6 2016 biography autobiography 1008 pages 1 review a new york times bestseller this landmark biography of hitler puts an emphasis on the man himself his personality his temperament and his beliefs. Main hitler ascent 1889 1939 hitler ascent 1889 1939 volker ullrich a new york times 2016 notable book a major new biography an extraordinary penetrating study of the man who has become the personification of evil ullrich reveals hitler to have been an eminently practical politician and frighteningly so timely