This latest addition to the New Studies in Economic and Social History series sheds fascinating light on an essential aspect of the history of Nazism. The social background of the supporters of Nazism has been the subject of intense debate since the early 1930s. Was the Nazi party a predominantly middle-class party or a people's party? Detlef Muhlberger provides a comprehensive summary of the answer to this question, based on extensive sociological and psephological evidence. The data support the claim made by the Nazis in the 1920s and early 1930s that their party was a Volkspartei able to mobilise support from all sections of German society. Lucidly written and clearly illustrated with numerous tables, this book will be essential reading for all those interested in modern German history.

A summary of the evidence about the social background of Nazi supporters.

About the Author
Detlef Muhlberger is a Lecturer in Modern European History at Oxford Brookes University.

Reviews
'... a thoughtful and thorough summary of recent work on the important question of the socio-economic bases of Nazi support during the Weimar Republic. With exemplary economy, Muhlberger guides the reader through the methodological pitfalls that are too often overlooked ...' German Politics
'The book provides an excellent starting point for new projects, and it will be an indispensable guide to the historiography of the subject.' Tim Kirk, History
'Muhlberger's convenient introduction to the social profile of Nazism will interest all who want to understand the Nazi phenomenon.' The European Legacy



Book Information
ISBN 9780521003728
Author Detlef Muhlberger
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 165g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 138mm * 10mm