Sir Ian Kershaw delivers the first in a new series of annual Open University lectures, exploring the extraordinary influence of, and ongoing fascination with, Adolf Hitler.
The lecture is followed by a discussion, picking up on the key themes of Sir Ian's arguments.
The lecture is followed by a discussion, picking up on the key themes of Sir Ian's arguments.
About the lectures
![Hitler in a plane [Image: [Image: Walter Frentz Archive]](images/hitler_in_plane.jpg "Hitler in a plane [Image: [Image: Walter Frentz Archive]")
The inaugural annual lecture will consider Hitler's place in history.
Why a lecture?
Derek Matravers explains the thinking behind the event: Why an OU lecture?
Taking it further
Want to study history in all its forms? The OU has a great range of courses.
The rise and fall
Order your free magazine
![Hitler outside [Image: Walter Frentz Archive]](images/hitler_outside.jpg "Hitler outside [Image: Walter Frentz Archive]")
The life of the man who would be Fuhrer: Plot the key events on our Hitler timeline.
Find out more about the Open University and our radio and TV programmes with Ozone, your free magazine.
Lecture perspective
The lecture in full
Benedikt Stuchtey, Deputy Director of the German Historical Institute in London, offers his lecture perspective.
Follow Ian Kershaw at your convenience: Download the lecture mp3 as an mp3 or read the lecture transcript.