Who has been collecting the royalties from sales of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf?
In short: Adolf Hitler wrote his infamous anti-Semitic manifesto in the 1920s. Following his death in 1945, millions of copies have continued to sell. This video examines the financial history of the book, including Hitler's own earnings and the subsequent destination of royalty payments.
Adolf Hitler penned his autobiographical hate-manifesto, Mein Kampf, during the 1920s. The book remains one of the most controversial works in history, with millions of copies sold since its publication.
The video explores the financial legacy of the text, specifically addressing how much money Hitler generated from the book during his lifetime and who has been entitled to the royalties since he died by suicide in 1945 using a Walther PPK.
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