Bestselling author and world-renowned historian Laurence Rees investigates the darkest aspects of the 20th century in The Nazi Mind: Twelve Warnings From History. This compelling book combines rigorous historical analysis with the latest psychological research to explore how the Holocaust and the Nazi state were possible, offering crucial lessons for today.

Rees tackles perplexing questions: How did ordinary Germans tolerate the removal of Jewish people? Why did individuals enthusiastically oversee mass murder? By focusing on twelve distinct warnings—ranging from the rhetoric of ‘them’ and ‘us’ to the escalation of racism—this work provides a revelatory framework for understanding human capacity for horror.

• Explores the psychology behind the crimes of the Nazi state using historical context and modern psychological research.
• Features previously unpublished testimony from former Nazis.
• Identifies twelve key warnings signs relevant to contemporary leadership and society.
• A Sunday Times bestseller.

• Author: Laurence Rees
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• Publication Date: January 29, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1405974885
• ISBN-13: 978-1405974882
• Dimensions: 129 x 32 x 196mm
• Weight: 340 g

The Nazi Mind is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the warning signs that precede atrocity and how to safeguard against them in the future.