Widely regarded as the second most-important book to come out of National Socialist Germany (after Mein Kampf), Rosenberg’s The Myth of the 20th Century stands as a monumental work of social and political philosophy. Originally published in 1930 and then revised in 1937, this book lays out a comprehensive vision of the emerging racially-oriented German state. The “myth” is the Myth of the Blood: the idea that race or genetics is the proper founding principle of the modern state, and that the purpose of the state is to serve and protect its majority race.
Rosenberg’s penetrating analysis covers a vast range of scholarly topics: Greek, Nordic, and German mythology; ancient literature; Western and Eastern theology; the unique qualities of Judaism; philosophy of science; metaphysics; art and aesthetics; feminism; capitalism; Marxism—and much more. More than any other single work, Myth of the 20th Century presents the ideological foundations of the new Germany, and offers a comprehensive worldview to serve as a guiding image.
As with Mein Kampf and other important works of that era, this book has never received proper treatment in an English translation, until now. The new Dalton edition presents a modernized and reworked translation that reads beautifully in contemporary English. The long text has been broken up by section headings drawn from the German original. Helpful footnotes and in-text citations add much to the clarity of the work. Finally, this edition includes a useful bibliography and detailed index. The Dalton edition will become the standard English version for years to come.
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THE MYTH OF THE 20th CENTURY
The Myth of the 20th Century
by Alfred Rosenberg
2021; two formats:
1) paperback, 478 pages, ISBN: 978-1734-8042-87
2) hardcover, 478 pages, ISBN: 978-1737-4461-18
BOOK ONE: CONFLICT OF VALUES
1. Race and Race Soul
2. Love and Honor
3. Mysticism and Action
BOOK TWO: THE NATURE OF GERMAN ART
4. Racial Aesthetics
5. Will and Intellect
6. Personality and Style
BOOK THREE: THE COMING REICH
7. Myth and Type
8. The State and the Sexes
9. Folk and State
10. Nordic German Law
11. German Church and School
12. A New System of State
13. The Essential Unity
Appendix: “The Jewish Question” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Reviews
Unlike Mein Kampf (we are talking about Mr. Dalton's translation of course) which is as straight as a political thought can be, this work integrates and interprets history, religion, philosophy and finally some political opinions of Mr. Rosenberg. In the first part, titled Book I, Mr. Rosenberg shows off his boundless knowledge of ancient history of Persia, India, Greece and Rome. His presentation of history slowly progresses to his open criticism of Roman Catholic Church with Meister Eckhart as his focal point. Book II is a challenging read as pointed out by Mr. Dalton himself in his incredible foreword. To quote him “Mr. Rosenberg is no philosopher” and with Arthur Schopenhauer as the central figure, this part of the book can be disheartening for some, if not many. The last part, Book III, is what most would probably expect from and associate with the author, his political opinions and even some predictions. The concept of Blood and Honor that extends through entire work is mesmerizing. The thought that blood and honor could’ve been supreme values over things and money seems unreal from our modern perspective. Overall, deep reading is required and, in my opinion, finishing the book feels extremely rewarding.
Another excellent purchase. Strongly recommend.