Mein Kampf : the official 1939 edition

Mein Kampf -- the 1939 edition translated by James Murphy -- Introduction: Author's preface -- The fortress, Landsberg am Lech -- Translator's introduction -- In the home of my parents -- Years of study and suffering in Vienna -- Political reflections arising out of my sojourn in Vienna -- Munich -- The World War -- War propaganda -- The revolution -- The beginning of my political activities -- The German Labour Party -- Why the Second Reich collapsed -- Race and people -- The first stage in the development of the German National Socialist Labour Party -- Weltanschauung and party -- The state -- Citizens and subjects of the state -- Personality and the ideal of the people's state -- Weltanschauung and organization -- The first period of our struggle -- The conflict with the red forces -- The strong is strongest when alone -- Fundamental ideas regarding the nature and organization of the storm troops -- The mask of federalism -- Propaganda and organization -- The problem of the trade unions -- The German post-war policy of alliances -- Germany's policy in Eastern Europe -- The right to self-defence -- Epilogue -- Endnotes. The officially sanctioned English language edition of 'Mein Kampf' was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was first published as a two volume set in the UK in 1939 and also in 22 weekly parts by Hutchison and Co Ltd. This book brings together both of the original volumes complete with Murphy's 1939 introduction and a new introduction by Emmy Award winning historian Bob Carruthers. Murphy's was the only translation which was officially endorsed by the Nazi party during Hitler's lifetime and as such represents an opportunity to approach the work as it was presented to contemporary readers. This was the version of 'Mein Kampf' which the Nazi party hoped would spread the gospel of National Socialism throughout the UK, but by the time publication was underway World War II had commenced. Somewhat surprisingly, publication of the weekly illustrated edition was allowed to continue although all proceeds from the sale were diverted to the British Red Cross. This new publication of the entire primary source provides the reader with access to the complete historical document and provides a unique insight into the past by reproducing 'Mein Kampf' as it was presented to British readers in the thirties Mein Kampf (German: [maɪ̯n kampf], "My Struggle") is an autobiography by the National Socialist leader Adolf Hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. Volume 1 of Mein Kampf was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926. The book was edited by Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess. Hitler began dictating the book to Hess while imprisoned for what he considered to be "political crimes" following his failed Putsch in Munich in November 1923. Although Hitler received many visitors initially, he soon devoted himself entirely to the book. As he continued, Hitler realized that it would have to be a two-volume work, with the first volume scheduled for release in early 1925. The governor of Landsberg noted at the time that "he [Hitler] hopes the book will run into many editions, thus enabling him to fulfill his financial obligations and to defray the expenses incurred at the time of his trial.".Source Wikipedia Political Ideologies,World War II,Historical,Fascism & Totalitarianism,Holocaust,Political Science,Biography & Autobiography,Military,History