This is a thoroughly researched, scholarly text. Its audience is the serious student or researcher; the casual student of Holocaust history would find this book overwhelming, albeit informative. But, one can always learn.
Hitler’s Intelligence Chief gives the reader an opportunity to examine the workings of the Nazi government machine and the political “games” played in the name of “getting ahead in the Nazi party.” If little else, it reinforces the atmosphere of distrust in all ranks of the Nazi party, and explores some of the unexpected alliances and activities of those in power, e.g., Shellenbergs’ collaboration with Count Bernadotte to save Jews in the waning months of the war.
This is a good book, but not what we would call a good read. It benefits from careful reading and rereading, as well as a discussion partner. Abbreviations, appendices, bibliography, editors comment, glossary, index, introduction, preface.
