How Hitler seized the political power of Germany?

What were the Nazi ideals? In which book Hitler made exposition of his political ideas? How Hitler seized the politico power of Germany? – Answered

a. Nazi Ideals:

NSDAP or National Socialist German Workers’ Party was organised by Drexler. Later on Hitler joined it and both Drexler and Hitler changed its name to Nazi Party.

In the beginning the Nazi ideals remained vague. But in course of time the ideals became clear.

The following may be stated to be the ideals of Nazis: (1) The individual to be subordinate to the state and state being subservient to the Party (2) The dream of a vast German empire and supremacy of the German nation (3) Hatred towards the Jews, and opposition to democracy and communism (4) Besides, anti-Semitism and racialism, etc. remained as the ideals of the Nazis.

b. The Book:

In his semi-autobiography Mein Kampf Hitler made exposition of the Nazi ideals and the programme of activities.

c. Seizure of Power:

Hitler became the head of Germany in 1933. He had a humble beginning despite organizing different fronts of the Party, the Nazis did bad politically.

Hitler’s opportunity came in 1930 when as a result of the Great Depression (1929) the German economy was facing a crisis. The policy of Hindenburg in this period of crisis was criticized by the big industrialists.

Hitler took this opportunity and his Nazi Party also conducted a bitter propaganda campaign being supported by the industry.

In the election of 1932 the Nazis won largest number of seats but did not have an overall majority. On 30 January, 1933 Hitler became the Chancellor.

Within a very short time another election was announced. In this election also the Nazis did not fare well. But by manipulation with other parties he established his majority and by passing the Enabling Law made himself the Fuehrer or the 3 leader of Germany in August, 1934.