In 1923, Hitler served nine months in prison for attempting to create an uprising in Munich. During his imprisonment, he began writing a book, which outlined his political philosophy. What is the name of his book?

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Joey Kirk

1 January, 09:30

In 1923, Hitler served nine months in prison for attempting to create an uprising in Munich. During his imprisonment, he began writing a book, which outlined his political philosophy. What is the name of his book?

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Sam Miller · Answer 1

It's called Mein Kampf.

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"Mein Kampf (English: My Struggle) is a book by Adolf Hitler. It combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of Hitler's political ideology. Volume 1 of Mein Kampf was published in 1925 and Volume 2 in 1926.[1] The book was edited by the former Hieronymite friar Bernhard Stempfle who later perished during the Night of the Long Knives.[2][3][4]

Hitler began the dictation of the book while imprisoned for what he considered to be "political crimes" after his failed Putsch in Munich in November 1923. Though Hitler received many visitors earlier on, he soon devoted himself entirely to the book. As he continued, Hitler realized that it would have to be a two-volume work, with the first volume scheduled for release in early 1925. The prison governor of Landsberg noted at the time that "he [Hitler] hopes the book will run into many editions, thus enabling him to fulfill his financial obligations and to defray the expenses incurred at the time of his trial."