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Connections 50+ Presents Cambridge Third Age Learning
Friendship, Power, and the Making of Hitler
Friday, October 30
10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office
River RoomExplore how Hitler’s rise took shape through friendship, rivalry, and ambition in 1920s Munich.
Historian Gary Bruce provides a gripping, archival-driven look at how the Nazi rise to power was shaped less by fate and more by the combustible personal dynamics at its center. Bruce reveals the volatile, intimate relationships between Hitler, Hermann Göring, and Ernst Röhm—where loyalty, rivalry, and ambition worked together to steer the regime’s earliest direction. Through the uncertain Munich years and into Hitler’s first year as chancellor, you’ll understand how these relationships helped set the course for one of history’s darkest turning points.
About the speaker
Gary Bruce holds a PhD in Modern German History from McGill University. A professor of history for over twenty years at the University of Waterloo, he is the author of three books and numerous articles on various aspects of nineteenth and twentieth century Germany. His current project deals with the relationship between Hitler and Röhm as the central aspect of Night of the Long Knives. When not reading about German history, he can be found on his bicycle.
About Cambridge Third Age Learning
Third Age Learning is a movement that encourages learning and discovery experiences for those in the 'third age'. Together, the Cambridge Third Age Learning (CTAL) group and Cambridge Public Library present monthly lectures at the Old Post Office, a part of the library’s Connections 50+ suite. CTAL sources and selects lecturers with engaging topics to inspire new thinking and engage inquisitive minds.
Accessibility
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COST: Free
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The Old Post Office is an award-winning, all-digital public library, offering breathtaking views of the Grand River and free technology programs for all ages. Each floor in this restored heritage building offers a unique area of exploration, including the Creative Studios, Children’s Discovery Centre, Makerspace, and Riverview Reading Room.
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