Routledge - The Construction of a National Socialist Europe

Explore a deep historical analysis of how National Socialist Germany envisioned a new European order during the Second World War. This scholarly work from the Routledge Studies in Second World War History examines the meaning of Europe within National Socialist rhetoric and how these concepts evolved as the war progressed. Rather than viewing the New Order as mere propaganda, this book demonstrates how these ideas were rooted in long-standing German European, volkisch, and economic traditions. It provides a detailed look at how these imaginations of a new continental structure became a central part of political and economic decision-making during the conflict. This text is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers interested in the history of Germany and the complexities of wartime political thought. It offers a clear reconstruction of the defining elements that shaped the Nazi vision for the continent, moving beyond simple slogans to examine the actual frameworks used by decision-makers of the era.