Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America
Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017432
Book • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1930s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Hitler in Los Angeles by Steven J. Ross reveals how Jewish individuals in Los Angeles prevented Nazi plans against the entertainment industry and the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. The book details espionage efforts, emphasizing the surveillance and intelligence activities that aimed to protect American democracy from fascist threats.
Informative
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Challenging
Unnerving
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Hitler in Los Angeles by Steven J. Ross is praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, as it unveils a crucial, lesser-known history of Jewish resistance against Nazi threats in America. Some critics note its dense detail can overwhelm casual readers, yet its enlightening perspective on courage and espionage remains commendable.
Who Should Read Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews Foiled Nazi Plots Against Hollywood and America?
A reader interested in espionage, World War II history, and Jewish resistance would enjoy Hitler in Los Angeles. Fans of books like The Nazi Hunters by Andrew Nagorski or The Devil's Chessboard by David Talbot would find this narrative gripping and enlightening.
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Book • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1930s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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