Sir Ian Kershaw delivers the first in a new series of annual Open University lectures, exploring the extraordinary influence of, and ongoing fascination with, Adolf Hitler.
The lecture is followed by a discussion, picking up on the key themes of Sir Ian's arguments.
First broadcast: Saturday 30 Apr 2005 on BBC FOUR
OU Lecture 2005: Hitler's Place in History in more depth:
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Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast
Ian Kershaw, renowned as one of the leading experts on the Third Reich, unpicks the question of how history should view Adolf Hitler.
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OU Lecture 2005: Hitler's Place in History: Transcript
In the 2005 Open University Lecture, Ian Kershaw, Professor of Modern History at Sheffield University, examines Hitler's place in history.
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OU Lecture 2005: Hitler's Place in History - About the Lecturer
Sir Ian Kershaw is Professor of Modern History at the University of Sheffield and one of the world's leading authorities on Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Read more about his background.
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Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
Track the key events in Hitler's life, from his childhood in Austria to his suicide in the bunker in Berlin.
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OU Lecture 2005: Hitler's Place in History - Why an OU Lecture?
Derek Matravers explains the thinking behind an annual Open University lecture.
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