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Adolf Hitler presents an autobiographical account of his life and the development of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party. He outlines the foundational principles and aims of the movement while addressing his personal history and political objectives.

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Chapter XII

that quarter against a strong national policy at home and abroad. By reason of this same stupidity, however, the German bourgeoisie maintained an attitude of passive resistance even against Bismarck in the hour of the coming libera¬ tion, and now also, owing to their proverbial timidity, there is no reason to fear any active opposition.

But with the mass of our compatriots with inter¬ national sympathies it is otherwise. Not only is more primitive nature more inclined to ideas of violence, but their Jewish leaders are more brutal and ruthless.

Added to this is the fact that the leaders of the Parties of national betrayal must and will necessarily oppose any Movement whatever from motives of selfpreservation. It is historically inconceivable that the German nation may return to its former position with¬ out first reckoning with those who gave the first *34 MY STRUGGLE impulse to the frightful disaster which visited our State. For before the judgment seat of the future, November, 1918, will be tried not for high treason but for betrayal of the nation.

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