Sir Ian Kershaw delivers the first in a new series of annual Open University lectures, exploring the extraordinary influence of, and ongoing fascination with, Adolf Hitler.
The lecture is followed by a discussion, picking up on the key themes of Sir Ian's arguments.
About the lectures
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The inaugural annual lecture will consider Hitler's place in history.
Why a lecture?
Derek Matravers explains the thinking behind the event: Why an OU lecture?
Taking it further
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From Braunau to bunker
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Lecture perspective
Benedikt Stuchtey, Deputy Director of the German Historical Institute in London, offers his lecture perspective.
The lecture in full
Follow Ian Kershaw at your convenience: Download the lecture mp3 as an mp3 or read the lecture transcript.