'Nazi Germany : confronting the myths' provides a concise andcompelling introduction to the Third Reich. At the same time,it challenges and demystifies the many stereotypes surroundingHitler and Nazi Germany. * Creates a succinct, argument-driven overview for students byusing common myths and stereotypes to encourage critical engagementwith the subject * Provides an up-to-date historical synthesis based on the latestresearch in the field * Argues that in order to fully understand and explain thisperiod of history, we need to address its seeming paradoxes -for example, questioning why most Germans viewed the Third Reich asa legitimate government, despite the Nazis' criminality * Incorporates useful study features, including a timeline,glossary, maps, and illustrations.