The Memoirs of Hitler's Childhood Friend. August Kubizek met Hitler in 1904; their mutual passion for music created a strong bond and they became close friends. In 1908 Kubizek moved to Vienna and shared a room with Hitler, but Hitler moved out when he couldn't get into art school. They did not meet again until 1938. This book describes their friendship, giving fascinating insight into Hitler's character during these formative years. This first edition to be published in English since 1955 corrects many changes made for reasons of political correctness. It also includes important sections excised from the original English translation. AUTHOR: Ian Kershaw is Professor of Modern History at the University of Sheffield and one of the world's leading authorities on Hitler. He is the author of The Hitler Myth: Image and Reality in the Third Reich and Hitler, 1936-1945: Nemesis. SELLING POINTS: ?Insight into Hitler's character during his formative years ?By one of Hitler's closest Childhood friends, who shared their flat in Vienna REVIEWS: 'An invaluable tool for every Hitler scholar; a fascinating portrait for every reader who is interested in Hitler' ? Simon Sebag Montefiore
