David King's The Trial of Adolf Hitler (2017) examines the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch and the 1924 treason trial that transformed a failed coup into a pivotal political triumph. The book utilizes newly discovered archival documents to illustrate how a lenient judiciary and media spectacle enabled Hitler to exploit the legal system for extremist propaganda, ultimately exploring the fragility of democratic institutions. For more, visit David King's Website . THE TRIAL OF ADOLF HITLER - Kirkus Reviews