Der Lania, Leo 1896-1961 creator Leonhard, Rudolf 1889-1953 text utu 2025 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Der Hitler-Ludendorff-Prozeß" by Leo Lania is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The likely topic of this book is the failed coup attempt led by Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorff in Munich, often called the Beer Hall Putsch, and the subsequent trial that followed. It appears to explore the political, social, and economic context of Germany at that tumultuous time, examining the conditions that led to the rise of fascism and the actions of various political actors in Bavaria and the Reich. The opening of the book sets the stage in Munich during the early 1920s, vividly portraying the social unrest and political maneuvering in Bavaria. The narrator, arriving in the city at a critical moment, observes widespread economic hardship, disillusionment among the populace, and the growing influence of nationalist and right-wing groups. Early encounters with Hitler's inner circle and party headquarters reveal ambitious plans and a tense rivalry with other reactionary figures like Kahr. The narrative then broadens to describe the broader European context, especially the desperation of the German middle class, the function and manipulation of different social layers (officers, professionals, tradesmen), and the alignment of political forces around reactionary and fascist leaders. This introduction culminates with a dramatic recounting of the actual Beer Hall Putsch—its planning, unfolding, and abrupt failure—setting up the judicial reckoning that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-03-24 Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Berlin: Die Schmiede, 1925 Ludendorff, Erich, 1865-1937 Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 Trials -- Germany DD Berlin: Die Schmiede, 1925 53054207 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75700 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75700 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134742.0 75700