An exceptional and highly sought-after edition of one of the most significant political philosophy texts of the 20th century. This is the 1958 German edition of Hannah Arendt's seminal work, originally published in English in 1951 as The Origins of Totalitarianism. It includes three books. In this monumental work, Arendt provides a profound and penetrating analysis of the Nazi and Stalinist regimes, identifying the historical roots of totalitarianism in modern antisemitism and 19th-century imperialism. This particular 1958 German edition is a crucial early translation and presentation of Arendt's theories to a German-speaking audience, offering a vital historical artifact of post-war intellectual engagement with the nature of radical evil and political domination. A Must-Have For: Collectors of rare political philosophy and history books Scholars and students of Hannah Arendt's work Institutions specializing in 20th-century history and political science Anyone interested in the origins of totalitarian regimes.