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Of all the translations that I have read, this is a very accurate account. Most copies I have read in English seem to be too literal in translating his poor grammar, perhaps even purposefully inverting word orders to reflect Hitler's grammar. This version stays true to the text and exhibits a lively wordplay.
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Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
Samuel Patrick Belisle, January 12, 2010
Of all the translations that I have read, this is a very accurate account. Most copies I have read in English seem to be too literal in translating his poor grammar, perhaps even purposefully inverting word orders to reflect Hitler's grammar. This version stays true to the text and exhibits a lively wordplay.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)