Additional Resources

Books that Focus on the Process:

Hostile Takeovers of Large Jewish Companies, 1933-1935: Reassessing Aryanization of Jewish-Owned Firms by William M. Katin:

This book examines the early stages of Aryanization, arguing that opportunistic non-Nazi businessmen, in collusion with banks, acquired large Jewish companies in the period 1933-1935.

“Aryanisation” in Hamburg: The Economic Exclusion of Jews in Nazi Germany by Frank Bajohr:

This book offers a detailed case study of how Aryanization unfolded in Hamburg, demonstrating the gradual exclusion of Jews from economic life and the motivations of ordinary Germans involved in the process.

The Fate of Small Business in Nazi Germany:

While not solely focused on Aryanization, this book explores the impact of Nazi policies on small businesses, many of which were Jewish-owned and targeted for expropriation.

Books on Broader Context:

The Holocaust: The Jewish Tragedy by Martin Gilbert:

This comprehensive history of the Holocaust provides context for the Aryanization process within the broader framework of Nazi persecution.

The Third Reich: A New History by Michael Burleigh:

This book offers a broad overview of the Nazi regime, including its economic policies and the persecution of Jews, which provides context for understanding Aryanization.