Daniel Goldhagen re-visits a question which history has treated as settled & his research leads him to the inescapble conclusion that none of the answers holds true That question is How could the Holocaust happen? His response is an exploration of German society & its ingrained anti-semitism that demands a fundamental revision of our thinking about the years 1933-1945 The author marshals fresh primary evidence
- including extensive testimony from the actual perpetrators
- to show that the killers were ordinary Germans who were not compelled to act as they did (they knew they could refuse without retribution) yet they killed willingly & zealously

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This book is the culmination of more than three decades of meticulous historiographic research on Nazi Germany by one of the period's most distinguished historians The volume brings together the most important & influential aspects of Ian Kershaw's research on the Holocaust for the first time The writings are arranged in three sections-Hitler & the Final Solution popular opinion & the Jews in Nazi Germany & the Final Solution in historiography-and Kershaw provides an introduction & a closing section on the uniqueness of Nazism Kershaw was a founding historian of the social history of the Third Reich & he has throughout his career conducted pioneering research on the societal causes & consequences of Nazi policy His work has brought much to light concerning the ways in which the attitudes of the German populace shaped & did not shape Nazi policy This volume presents a comprehensive multifaceted picture both of the destructive dynamic of the Nazi leadership & of the attitudes & behavior of ordinary Germans as the persecution of the Jews spiraled into total genocide ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play History is always written by the victors this is the other side of the coin This is the ultimate overview of World War II as seen through the eyes of the losing side; the men who fought for Hitler This unique 3 DVD collection

Includes:: Personal accounts by the men who fought on the side of Hitler Extensive archive footage & rare war time photographs Draws extensively from the footage of the German news crews DVD 1 THE U BOAT WAR DVD 2 THE DESERT WAR DVD 3 STALINGRAD

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play History is always written by the victors this is the other side of the coin This is the ultimate overview of World War II as seen through the eyes of the losing side; the men who fought for Hitler The three DVDs draws extensively from footage of the German news crews on all fronts are DVD 1 THE CAMPAIGN IN POLAND 1939 This is the powerful film record of the lightening campaign against Poland as documented by the Kriegsberrichter Originally released to cinemas in 1940 as Der Felazug Am Polen this is the ultimate primary source from the German perspective DVD 2 THE FALL OF FRANCE This Documentary film records the military events of the Blitzkreig campaign from May to June 1940 which lead up to the surrender & the eventual fall of France in World War II DVD 3 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN This is the definitive film record of the Battle Of Britain when Britain stood alone against the threat of the Third Reich This DVD features the fourth part of a series of films produced by the United States War Department during World War 11 The series explained the reasons for the US war effort up to that time This fourth part chronicles the Nazi air campaign against Britain & how the British responded to it The Film depicts the Luftwaffe blitz & the defensive struggle of the RAF ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Fast-paced action thriller based on the computer game of the same name A professional assassin known only as Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) hired by a group known only as & The Agency& is ensnared in a political conspiracy which finds him on the run from both Interpol & the Russian FSB (The successors to the KGB) The hunter becomes the hunted as he is chased across Eastern Europe while at the same time he tries to find out who set him up & why they&re trying to take him out Unexpectedly the greatest threat to 47&s survival may be the first stirrings of his conscience & the alien emotions awakened in him by Nika (Olga Kurylenko) a beautiful woman who gets herself wrapped up in the conspiracy & consequently 47&s life ...

Travel the globe & track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in HITMAN From sun-drenched streets to dark & dangerous rainforests nowhere is safe from the world’s most deadly assassin Agent 47 Prepare to experience the ultimate spy thriller story
- your mission is to eliminate the elusive Shadow Client & unravel his militia but upon learning your target’s true identity & the truth about 47’s past nothing will ever be the same The World is Your Weapon Only in HITMAN can you use everything in your environment to help plan & execute the perfect assassination – use stealth sabotage & everything in-between to turn your creativity into a deadly weapon A World of Assassination HITMAN not only

Includes:: a brand new campaign but also new missions the high-stakes Elusive Targets & more free live content that gives you new ways to test your killer creativity The Best HITMAN experience to date HITMAN streamlines the assassination experience
- including all the previous game’s improvement HITMAN 2 adds enhanced player progression & several augmentations to the HUDUI to help make you an even deadlier assassin New Ways to Hit Introducing new modes & new ways to play HITMAN with your friends
- play co-op with a friend in Sniper Assassin or compete for the highest score in the 16-player synchronous Assassination Race




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Travel the globe & track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in HITMAN 2 From sun-drenched streets to dark & dangerous rainforests nowhere is safe from the world's most deadly assassin Agent 47 Prepare to experience the ultimate spy thriller story
- your mission is to eliminate the elusive Shadow Client & unravel his militia but upon learning your target's true identity & the truth about 47's past nothing will ever be the same
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Agent 47 is back in his most personal mission yet in Hitman Absolution The classic stealth-action series returns with a tense new story promising Agent 47&s most personal mission to date & equipped with a host of new features to enhance every aspect of the Hitman experience for long-time fans & newcomers alike A dark personal mission Innovative stealth gameplay & new Instinct Mode Disguises return more important than ever Experience IO Interactive&s new Glacier 2 Engine Original Agent 47 David Bateson leads an all-star cast New Contracts Multiplayer mode Agent 47 finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy & embarks on his most personal mission to date Betrayed by those he trusted at the International Contract Agency he&s now a rogue agent out for revenge The trail he follows through shadows & corruption leads to Blake Dexter a rich businessman with mysterious ties to the ICA… With five different difficulty levels Hitman Absolution is the most accessible Hitman game to date Long-time fans of the series can ramp the difficulty to the max greeting 47 as an old friend while newcomers will enjoy taking their first steps in the world of Hitman Hitman Absolution marks not only the return of Agent 47 but also the return of classic Hitman gameplay where stealth & improvisation is very much the name of the game There are lots of different ways to kill using the weapons you carry & the environment around you so that you can get in make the kill & get out again Stalk your prey or snipe from afar Hide bombs under chairs or hide bodies in dumpsters Just remember that getting out & not getting caught is as important as the actual kill The new Instinct Mode is a key tool to help you see the way Agent 47 does This new feature can be used to locate targets – including locking onto several at once with the &sharp shooting feature& – & plan escape routes Instinct is earned throughout the game by executing classic Hitman moves so the more you play like Agent 47 the more Instinct you&ll gain A silent takedown will do wonders for your instincts! Disguises continue to be a big part of the Hitman franchise & in Hitman Absolution they&re more integrated than ever There are over 300 disguises that 47 can wear in his attempts to infiltrate his targets & now you can blend even further by impersonating actual characters But be careful – the people around you will react & interact with you & your chosen disguise! Hitman Absolution is powered by IO Interactive&s new Glacier 2 Engine making this the most visually stunning & immersive game in the series Each level becomes like a mini open-world environment complete with spectacular detail rich graphics dynamic lighting & environments & inhabited by much more intelligent characters The Glacier 2 engine also boosts the AI of the people within the game with a new & Comprehensive Intelligence Spectrum& Enemies are no longer just targets & the other characters are not just walking scenery
- crowds will react & interact more naturally people will get in your way & notice you too You&ll need to keep an eye on the Attention Bar to see how suspicious people are getting of you & your actions
- they&ll even notice doors open that were closed before Hitman Absolution features an all-star cast especially when it comes to the enemies that 47 has to face Keith Carradine (Deadwood Dexter) plays the villainous Blake Dexter Powers Booth (Sin City Red Dawn Sudden Death) is ICA head Benjamin Travis & Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight&s Tale) as his secretary Jade Lassandra Nixon the head of the Assassin Nuns is played by Independence Day&s Vivica Fox David Bateson returns to role of Agent 47 once again providing his distinct voice The motion capture performance for 47 was done by Lost actor Willliam Mapother while his Lost co-star Marsha Thomason plays his ICA handler Diana Burnwood Contracts is the new mode bringing multiplayer to Hitman for the first time Contracts Mode will let you create your own scenarios choosing your location weapons & three targets aiming to complete the Contract in as little time as possible while earning as much money as possible You can upload your Contract to the online server & challenge other players to beat your score – & then you can try to beat it yourself using the money you&ve earned to grab the disguise or weapon you need!

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Description below is for brand new sealed products & may not represent the item fully Images are for illustration only Contents & item condition may vary All items are sold in working condition Instruction manuals guides downloadable or online accessible content listed on the product are not guaranteed to be included Agent 47 is back in his most personal mission yet in Hitman Absolution The classic stealth-action series returns with a tense new story promising Agent 47&s most personal mission to date & equipped with a host of new features to enhance every aspect of the Hitman experience for long-time fans & newcomers alike A dark personal mission Innovative stealth gameplay & new Instinct Mode Disguises return more important than ever Experience IO Interactive&s new Glacier 2 Engine Original Agent 47 David Bateson leads an all-star cast New Contracts Multiplayer mode Agent 47 finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy & embarks on his most personal mission to date Betrayed by those he trusted at the International Contract Agency he&s now a rogue agent out for revenge The trail he follows through shadows & corruption leads to Blake Dexter a rich businessman with mysterious ties to the ICA… With five different difficulty levels Hitman Absolution is the most accessible Hitman game to date Long-time fans of the series can ramp the difficulty to the max greeting 47 as an old friend while newcomers will enjoy taking their first steps in the world of Hitman Hitman Absolution marks not only the return of Agent 47 but also the return of classic Hitman gameplay where stealth & improvisation is very much the name of the game There are lots of different ways to kill using the weapons you carry & the environment around you so that you can get in make the kill & get out again Stalk your prey or snipe from afar Hide bombs under chairs or hide bodies in dumpsters Just remember that getting out & not getting caught is as important as the actual kill The new Instinct Mode is a key tool to help you see the way Agent 47 does This new feature can be used to locate targets – including locking onto several at once with the &sharp shooting feature& – & plan escape routes Instinct is earned throughout the game by executing classic Hitman moves so the more you play like Agent 47 the more Instinct you&ll gain A silent takedown will do wonders for your instincts! Disguises continue to be a big part of the Hitman franchise & in Hitman Absolution they&re more integrated than ever There are over 300 disguises that 47 can wear in his attempts to infiltrate his targets & now you can blend even further by impersonating actual characters But be careful – the people around you will react & interact with you & your chosen disguise! Hitman Absolution is powered by IO Interactive&s new Glacier 2 Engine making this the most visually stunning & immersive game in the series Each level becomes like a mini open-world environment complete with spectacular detail rich graphics dynamic lighting & environments & inhabited by much more intelligent characters The Glacier 2 engine also boosts the AI of the people within the game with a new & Comprehensive Intelligence Spectrum& Enemies are no longer just targets & the other characters are not just walking scenery
- crowds will react & interact more naturally people will get in your way & notice you too You&ll need to keep an eye on the Attention Bar to see how suspicious people are getting of you & your actions
- they&ll even notice doors open that were closed before Hitman Absolution features an all-star cast especially when it comes to the enemies that 47 has to face Keith Carradine (Deadwood Dexter) plays the villainous Blake Dexter Powers Booth (Sin City Red Dawn Sudden Death) is ICA head Benjamin Travis & Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight&s Tale) as his secretary Jade Lassandra Nixon the head of the Assassin Nuns is played by Independence Day&s Vivica Fox David Bateson returns to role of Agent 47 once again providing his distinct voice The motion capture performance for 47 was done by Lost actor Willliam Mapother while his Lost co-star Marsha Thomason plays his ICA handler Diana Burnwood Contracts is the new mode bringing multiplayer to Hitman for the first time Contracts Mode will let you create your own scenarios choosing your location weapons & three targets aiming to complete the Contract in as little time as possible while earning as much money as possible You can upload your Contract to the online server & challenge other players to beat your score – & then you can try to beat it yourself using the money you&ve earned to grab the disguise or weapon you need!

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Hitman Absolution Professional Edition

Includes:: Premium hardcover art book with a foreword from Game Director

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