As Ian Kershaw´s follow-up to Hitler: 1889-1936: Hubris begins, the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games have concluded, and there is little evidence of the oppressive Nazi regime to come. Adolf Hitler is being idolized for bringing Germany out of economic misery. Now, all the pieces are in place for the realization of his plans of conquest. His tale will end nine years later with a single pistol shot to the head.