What caused the Reichstag Fire, and how did it shape Nazi Germany? This book explores the mysterious Reichstag Fire of 1933, which destroyed the German parliament building and was used by the Nazis as a pretext to suppress political opposition. The narrative examines the events of the fire, the arrest of communist Marinus van der Lubbe, and the subsequent use of the fire by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to consolidate power through the Reichstag Fire Decree. The book also explores the various conspiracy theories surrounding the fire, including the possibility of Nazi orchestration to justify political repression. By analyzing archival records, police investigations, and historical interpretations, the book reveals how the Reichstag Fire marked the beginning of the Nazi regime’s totalitarian control and the suspension of civil liberties in Germany.
