The origin and growth of the Nazi Party are among the most important political and social phenomena of modern times. The beginning of the document discusses the Nazi Party's rise to power and ideology, along with organization and activities of the NSDAP. Spheres of party influence, from the administration, judiciary and police to communication (propaganda), education, business, labor, agriculture and even the church are addressed. There is a chart of the German police system.

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