I guess we could look at the "Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" and see another historical event that had the support of the population of Germany at the time. Watch historical film clips to see how joyful Germany was at the start of Hitler's rise to power. The family film clips reflect the transition from joy to sorrow as Germany declines into the abyss of war.
Sales of the book 1984, originally published in 1949 have reached best seller lists. Might be interesting to read while sitting by the pool and relaxing in The Villages.