Von Papen, pious agent of an infidel regime, held the stirrup while Hitler vaulted into the saddle, lubricated the Austrian annexation and devoted his diplomatic cunning to the service of Nazi objectives abroad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes Von Papen as a religious figure who facilitated Hitler's rise and Nazi goals abroad.
- In plain terms
- Von Papen helped Hitler gain power and served Nazi objectives diplomatically.
- What can you take from it?
- Individuals can enable regimes through diplomatic or political assistance.
Where it applies
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Questions to consider
- How do individuals enable regimes?
- What is the role of diplomacy in power?
Another view
It presents a highly critical view that may simplify complex historical roles.
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