H. R. (Hugh Redwald) Trevor-Roper sound recording : Hitler's place in history, 1964

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Summary

Creators:
Stanford University and Trevor-Roper, H. R. (Hugh Redwald), 1914-2003
Abstract:
Lecture relating to Adolf Hitler. Delivered at Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University.
Extent:
3 sound tape reels (0.1 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

H. R. (Hugh Redwald) Trevor-Roper sound recording : Hitler's place in history, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Trevor-Roper, professor of history at Oxford, gave this speech on 2 December 1964. He analyzes Hitler in both moral and political areas. He finds Hitler completely contemptible as a person. He argues that Hitler was much more a skilled politician than many give him credit; that he was not simply a pawn of others. He notes how successful Hitler was in implementing his plan outlined in Mein Kampf before making the poor choice of invading the Soviet Union. From time to time he compares Hitler to past figures such as Napoleon, Frederick the Great, Lenin, and Bismarck. Parts 1 and 2 contain the speech, part 3 is a question-and-answer session.

Biographical / historical:

British historian.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

H. R. (Hugh Redwald) Trevor-Roper sound recording : Hitler's place in history, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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