In 1889 Austria, Adolf Hitler was born as the 4th son of his father’s 3rd wife. During his early childhood (although this may be a lie or an over exaggeration) his father was a very violent and abusive man, and he served the Habsburg Empire. Hitler grew up to hate his father, and in turn to hate the Habsburgs. During his time in school Hitler received low marks and his teachers reported that he was talented, but he was lazy. Furthermore, many believe that his history professor, Dr. Potsch, an extreme German nationalist, first influenced Hitler’s views.
When his father died at 13, Hitler’s mother began to spoil him and allowed him to do whatever he liked (in their financial range of course). Hitler began creating artwork and at 17, he moved to Vienna and hoped to pursue art. He was then rejected from the art academy, and a year later his mother passed away. Although he inherited her wealth, he quickly burned through it and was forced to live on the streets. In 1909, he began selling his artwork under a Jewish art dealer. During this time 3 parties from the Vienna part press had caught his attention.
The Social Democratic party; The Violent pro German, Anti Habsburg, Anti Semitic German National party led by Georg Von Schoenerer; The Catholic Christian Social party led by Dr. Karl Lueger
In 1913 Hitler moved to Munich and registered as stateless so he didn’t have to do his war obligations. He had escape obligations for 3 years but was finally enlisted in 1914. He served his country for 4 years and returned to Germany in 1918. When he returned home, Captain Mayr asked for his assistance in propaganda and used him as a political agent. Later, in 1919, he attended a meeting of the infant Nazi party, which was led by Honz Harrer. By may 1920, he established himself as the head of propaganda and became the most successful orator.
Mein Kampf timeline
1923 – Started writing Mein Kampf while he was imprisoned after his failed coup in Munich (Sentenced to 5 years in fortress confinement for treason)
1925 – First volume was published (A reckoning)
1926 – Second volume was published (The Nazi movement)
1928 – Unpublished manuscript of the second volume
1933 – After years of slow sales.. The book became the bestseller in Germany (of course finally his rise to power)
1939 – It sold over 5 million copies in 11 languages