Stéphane François, L’occultisme nazi : Entre la SS et l’ésotérisme. CNRS Editions, 2020. (original) (raw)
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I found this PDF on the somewhere on the internet some time ago and i do not remember where. I apologize for that. I have since searched the internet for its title and i could not relocate it...If you know more due information i would appreciate a message. (Note: sorry for the similar title as another posted book on this site. This is a different book. I obviously did not choose this title. I will post it under the name that is on the first page of this PDF.) Since it may be rare, i will post it on Academia. It is loaded with information. Very in-depth look into this topic. Interesting. So, it goes without saying, I AM NOT THE AUTHOR and i do not know who the author is. There is nothing indicated that i read. Also, i am posting this for purely informational purposes and in no way do i want to be subject to assumptions and associated with Nazis and their practices or value structures and things. But this is very pertinent and lends clarity to much.