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THE AGE OF HITLER - Alec Ryrie in conversation

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Alec Ryrie will discuss his latest book, The Age of Hitler, at Blackwell's Bookshop in Manchester on 26 November 2026. The talk will explore society's fascination with Hitler and the cultural implications of this obsession.

Join us to listen to professor Alec Ryrie discuss his latest book, The Age Of Hitler.

We are delighted to welcome historian Alec Ryrie to Blackwell's to discuss his latest book, The Age of Hitler.

Doors: 6.30pm, Starts: 6.45pm

General admission is £5 or included in the price of a Book & Ticket.

About the book:

We live in an age where Hitler and the Nazis dominate our cultural imagination, shaping values once defined by religion. Historian Alec Ryrie explores why society remains captivated by this struggle, exploring history and fiction as well as modern myths such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. He examines the costs of our Nazi obsession and questions what will come as our anti-Nazi moral consensus frays.

With a fresh take on modern history and pop culture, The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It offers a thought-provoking look at the culture wars and our shifting political crises, challenging assumptions on both the Left and the Right and asking what a new moral vision might look like.

About the author:

Alec Ryrie is Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham University and a Fellow of the British Academy. His previous books include Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt (2019). He lives in rural County Durham.

If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331.

Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new.

Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events.

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THE AGE OF HITLER - Alec Ryrie in conversation takes place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 18:30.

THE AGE OF HITLER - Alec Ryrie in conversation is held at Blackwell's Bookshop in Manchester (146 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GP).

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