From my understanding, the later english translations of this book can be very (((sketchy))) at times. Does anyone know a good place to look for a legitimate copy with a proper english translation? Yes I could jewgle it, but I trust you goats more than I trust search results. Any specific editions I should keep my eye open for?
Also, I'd prefer a hard copy over a digital one. Just in case the internet ever goes down...these ideas need to live on.
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[–] DickbiterShekelstein 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
The Stalag edition of Mein Kampf is the only English version that was actually authorized by the National Socialists, as far as I'm aware.
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/mein-kampf-adolf-hitler/1125132928
https://archive.org/details/MeinKampf.StalagEditionOfficiallyAuthorizedByTheNSDAPIn1940ForTheInvasionOfBritain
"In 1940 the Germans decided they wanted to have an english language copy of Mein Kampf published for the invasion of Britain during Operation Sea Lion. They used a rough draft translation of Mein Kampf by James Murphy to form 90% of main body and translators in the NSDAP to create a final volume. Presented here is a photographic copy of the extremely rare and valuable 'Operation Sea Lion Edition'."
[–] Rotteuxx 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Stalag is the only official translation but it can be hard to understand all the sociopolitical intricacies of the time unless you're well versed in early 20th century German history.
That's where the Ford translation comes in handy, the way it's annotated makes it a lot easier for people to understand what was going on at the time.
Edit: mixed up versions.
[–] DickbiterShekelstein 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Ah, okay. I was wondering where the Ford translation fit in.
[–] TJFash 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's a trash translation though, dalton did a better one
[–] DickbiterShekelstein ago
I'll have to check it out.