Selling Hitler

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4. Thanks! About Irving...

I also read 'Telling Lies for Hitler' about David Irving, which points out he initially said it was a hoax, but changed his mind when the 'Diaries' supported his pet thesis.

And because they supported his bank account. In the early 80s Irving was deeply in debt with little income. He'd had an expensive divorce, and was about to be evicted from his flat. Inland Revenue was also going after him for unpaid taxes.

Then the Diaries Hoax blew up. It was in Irving's interest to keep it going as long as he could, and switching sides was a great way to do that.

Just checked, I have that book you mentioned - under its American title, "Lying About Hitler" by Richard J. Evans. I'd like to read it again after watching the mini-series. On to the "must read (again)" stack it goes!