Mien Kampf (My Struggle)

Hitler used his brief stay in prison to write a book about his life and ideas. He outlined and clarified his plans for the future of Germany. Three areas emerged as important in his book:

1. Race and Anti-Semitism - He talked about a race called "Aryans," and how they must stay "pure" by not mixing with other races,
2. Lebensraum (living space) - Hitler argued that Germany needed more land to exist, He proposed that this new land could be found in the Eastern part of Europe,
3. Fuhrer (leader) - Hitler discussed the need for a strong leader for the German people, This leader would require unlimited power to rule in order to ensure the future of Germany.

While writing Mein Kampf, Hitler realized that to become leader of Germany, he would have to be elected. Upon his early release from prison, due to the efforts of influential friends, Hitler began the task of building up the party membership. Increased Nazi membership would allow for better elections results.