Goebbels Lib/E

Longerich's work is notable for its extensive use of primary sources, particularly Goebbels's diaries, which allows for a deep psychological analysis of his motivations and actions. It provides a comprehensive chronological narrative, meticulously detailing his political ascent and his role in the Nazi regime's propaganda machinery.

Many historians regard Longerich's biography as one of the most authoritative and thoroughly researched accounts of Joseph Goebbels's life and career. Its academic rigor and detailed examination of his personal and public personas contribute to its standing as a significant scholarly work.