The Secret Life of Adolf Hitler by David Lewis

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The Secret Life of Adolf Hitler, by David Lewis, is a biography of Adolf Hitler that explores the more hidden and controversial aspects of his life. Lewis draws on a variety of sources, including the diaries of Hitler’s personal physician, to shed light on Hitler’s physical and mental health, his sexual preferences, and his personal relationships.

One of the most controversial aspects of Lewis’s book is his claim that Hitler was suffering from syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, for most of his adult life. Lewis argues that Hitler’s syphilis caused him to experience a variety of physical and mental problems, including headaches, insomnia, and hallucinations. He also claims that Hitler’s syphilis made him more paranoid and aggressive, and that it may have contributed to his decision to start World War II.

Lewis also makes a number of other claims about Hitler’s personal life, including that he was bisexual, that he had an incestuous relationship with his half-sister, and that he was a sadist. Lewis supports his claims with evidence from a variety of sources, but some historians have criticized his methods and his conclusions.

Despite the controversy surrounding it, The Secret Life of Adolf Hitler remains a popular and influential book. It is one of the most detailed and comprehensive biographies of Hitler ever written, and it offers a unique perspective on the life of one of the most infamous figures in history.