Mein Kampf

Mein Kampf (My Struggle) and Nazism

Introduction of Mein Kampf • Hitler wrote his book ‘Mein Kampf’ while he was imprisoned in 1923. • In the book, he set out his political philosophy, which developed into Nazism.

1.To relinquish the Treaty of Versailles • Hitler accused the Treaty of Versailles as a deliberate act to suppress the German race • So it should be relinquished.

2.To overthrow the Weimar Government • The Weimar government accepted the humiliating Peace Treaty. • Therefore it should be overthrown.

3.Anti-communism • Communism emphasized working class revolution and internationalism. • It split the society, weakened the state’s unity, and was against racial superiority. • Communist activities had to be suppressed.

4.Anti-semitism • In the book, Hitler accused the Jews to have polluted the German race through intermarriages. • They had to be wiped out.

5.To build a totalitarian empire • Hitler believed democracy and parliamentary government as irresponsible and incompetent. • The state had absolute control over all aspects of life. • He said the government should be ruled by the strongest and the most efficient leader – the ‘Fuhrer’. And all people must obey the leader.

6.To invade other countries • Hitler advocated that the Aryan race was superior to other races, and the Germans were the most outstanding people among the Aryan race. Germans were destined to rule to World. • Thus Germany should have more living space. • Therefore, rearmament and invasion of the neighboring states were reasonable and natural.

7.Economic self-sufficient • In order to build a strong empire and to prepare for foreign expansion, Hitler emphasized industrial and agricultural development. • And all working people should be under state control.