Timothy W. Ryback is a historian, author and co-founder of the Institute of Historical Justice and Reconciliation at Leiden University in the Netherlands. His work focuses on 20th-century European history, particularly the rise of the Nazis and the cultural history of Hitler’s Germany.

Ryback is the author of several acclaimed books exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and memory, including Hitler’s First Victims and Hitler’s Private Library. His research offers a detailed insight into the intellectual and cultural forces that shaped authoritarianism in Europe.

Alongside his writing, he has contributed to major international publications and regularly speaks on issues of history, accountability, and the legacy of totalitarian regimes.