Der deutsche Staat auf nationaler und sozialer Grundlage

Gottfried Feder's book, Der deutsche Staat auf nationaler und sozialer Grundlage (1923), is considered a foundational text for the Nazi movement. Feder, a political activist and the primary economic theorist of early Nazism, presented vaguely socialistic and anti-capitalist ideas that influenced Adolf Hitler's 25-point program for the Nazi Party.1

Feder's work advocated for a German state built on national and social foundations, reflecting a broader intellectual current within fascism that emerged in the 19th century. This ideology often reacted against progressive revolutions and embraced nationalism, authoritarianism, and sometimes racial theories. While Feder held various political positions, his influence waned as Nazi policy adapted to existing economic systems.21