Hitler’s Diplomat – John Weitz

Title: Hitler’s Diplomat

Author: John Weitz

Publisher: weidenfeld and Nicolson

Edition & Year: 1992 Edition

Pages & Size: 336 pages, 6.5 in x 9 in, Hardcover

Hitler’s Diplomat by John Weitz provides a meticulously researched and gripping portrait of Joachim von Ribbentrop, the man who served as Adolf Hitler’s foreign minister during the rise and dominance of the Nazi regime. Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1992, this 336-page hardcover edition explores the inner workings of Nazi diplomacy, revealing how propaganda, manipulation, and political opportunism shaped Germany’s relations with the world.

Weitz, a respected historian and writer with personal insights into the World War II era, draws from archival sources, personal correspondence, and official records to expose Ribbentrop’s rise from a failed businessman to one of the most powerful yet despised figures in Hitler’s inner circle. The book examines key historical events such as the Nazi-Soviet Pact, failed negotiations with Britain and France, and the path to global war, placing Ribbentrop at the center of Germany’s disastrous foreign policy.

Beyond political history, Weitz also delves into Ribbentrop’s character flaws, blind loyalty, and opportunism, offering a nuanced understanding of how personal ambition and ideological fanaticism contributed to catastrophic decisions. The narrative balances scholarly analysis with engaging storytelling, making it both an academic resource and an accessible read for general audiences.

This biography remains an important reference for those studying World War II, Nazi leadership, and 20th-century diplomacy, shedding light on a figure often overshadowed by Hitler and Goebbels yet instrumental in shaping Nazi Germany’s global strategy.

• Written by John Weitz, acclaimed historian and biographer

• Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1992

• Hardcover edition, 336 pages in 6.5 in x 9 in format

• In-depth biography of Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler’s foreign minister

• Covers Nazi diplomacy, wartime negotiations, and the Third Reich’s foreign policy

• Based on archival research, personal papers, and historical records

• Essential for readers of World War II history, political biography, and Nazi studies