Magic: History, Theory, Practice

by Ernst Schertel

Other authorsAdolf Hitler (Reader)
Paperback, 2009

Status

Available

Tags

Nazi Occultism, Hitler, Magic

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

COTUM (2009), Edition: First Edition, 142 pages

Description

In May of 2003, Timothy Ryback, the author of "Hitler's Private Library: The Books That Shaped His Life" had an article published in The Atlantic Monthly. In the article he detailed several of the books held in a portion of Hitler's library at Brown University. Mr. Ryback also mentioned some of the passages Hitler marked in these books. One particular passage was worthy of attention: "He who does not carry demonic seeds within him will never give birth to a new world." That passage appeared in the book "Magic: History / Theory / Practice", written by Dr. Ernst Schertel. Schertel was a researcher of alternative sexual practices, nudism, and the occult. After finishing his book Magic in 1923 he sent a dedicated copy to Adolf Hitler. Now, for the first time ever, "Magic: History/Theory/Practice" has been translated into English, with all sixty-six Hitler annotations intact.… (more)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

9.02 inches

ISBN

0578024578 / 9780578024578

Local notes

Found in Hitler's private library. This edition includes his highlighting of select passages. Interesting view into the influence of magical thinking on the way he (mis-)understood his place in history and framed his public persona. Referenced by Kurlander in his "Hitler's Monsters".

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