The
book Germany Reborn by Hermann
Goering is one that seeks to provide an insight into the workings of Nazi
Germany. Its main target is the foreign audience, especially those that seem to
be critical of the way that the new German government is handling matters in
the country. It is important to note that this book is pertinent and it can be
a partially useful source because it provides an insight into the manner
through which the Nazi Party has essentially transformed the German society
into one that is more desirable than during the Weimar Republic.
One
of the major features of this book is that it addresses the rise of the Nazi
Party and its coming to power in Germany. Goering goes into detail concerning
the reasons behind the formation of the party and the manner through which
Adolf Hitler was able to rise swiftly within its ranks to become its leader (Goering, 1934). It further undertakes to make sure that there
is the promotion of a scenario where there is a discussion of the manner
through which the party came to power, for which, despite its being
unconventional and perhaps even through the threat of violence, Goering is unapologetic.
Moreover,
Goering considers the massive economic and social progress that has been made
since the beginning of Nazi rule. He notes that in the months since the coming
to power of the Nazi Party, unemployment has not only been halved, but there
has also been the effective planning of infrastructure projects that will soon
be taking place. Furthermore, there has been the development of a situation where
the punishing premium rates by insurance companies have been reduced and the
cost of land has been stabilized through the intervention of government.
Goering
also addresses the role of the police in the book. He takes credit for the
creation of the secret police or the Gestapo, considering it a powerful tool to
not only prevent dissent against the state, but also any subversive activities
that might be undertaken by anarchists and communists. This shows the manner
through which Goering, and the Nazi Party, look upon communists as a direct
threat to society that needs to be destroyed. He is also an individual that
equates Jews to communists and seems to suggest that the latter is a Jewish
conspiracy to undermine European society.
Goering
also takes on an anti-Jewish stance and promotes the idea that they are
subversive to German society. He therefore suggests that the removal of their
influence over German society is a critical need in order to prevent its
corruption. He states that there has been a blossoming of German cultural life
since the subversive influences of the Jews have been removed from society;
essentially looking at the process as purification.
In
conclusion, Germany Reborn is a source that should be looked upon with partial
skepticism. This is because it is essentially an attempt to ensure that Nazi
propaganda is spread not only in Germany, but also in other European countries.
Finally, it can also be considered to be a reflection of the vision for a
German society that the Nazi Party has as well as the genuine beliefs of an
individual that is the second most powerful person in the country at the time.