Princeton University Press Limits of Hitler's Power: 2269 - Princeton Legacy Library

Explore the complex reality of governance within the Nazi state through this scholarly work from the Princeton Legacy Library. Professor Peterson examines the internal power dynamics of Hitler's government from 1933 to 1945, challenging the common assumption of unlimited authority. By tracing the flow of power from Hitler to his ministers and down to provincial governments, this book provides a detailed analysis of how a totalitarian state actually functioned. Using the province of Bavaria as a primary case study, the author demonstrates that Hitler dealt with a vast bureaucratic structure and constant fighting between different factions. This study reveals that power in such a regime was far more complicated than many historians have previously suggested, offering a deep look into the administrative struggles and limitations of the era.