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Philipp Ruch's "Der Rückfall" Examines the Nobilitation of the NSDAP

publication · 2026-09-17

In his book "Der Rückfall," action artist and political scientist Philipp Ruch recounts how the NSDAP was legitimized during the three years preceding its seizure of power. The account draws unsettling parallels to the present. The work is reviewed by Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Key facts

  • Philipp Ruch is an action artist and political scientist.
  • His book is titled "Der Rückfall."
  • The book tells the story of the nobilitation of the NSDAP in the three years before its Machtergreifung.
  • The book draws parallels to the present that are described as frighteningly clear.
  • The source is a review published by Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Entities

Artists

  • Philipp Ruch

Institutions

  • NSDAP
  • Süddeutsche Zeitung

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