heads of state

This biography examines the life of Joseph Stalin. Readers will learn about Stalin's family background, childhood, education, and his time as dictator of the Soviet Union.

Compares and contrasts the lives, motivations, and dictatorial policies of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin and presents commentary from historiams and psychologist on the factors that allowed each to come to power.

Provides information about various aspects of life in the past, highlighting notable events and achievements in ancient Roman civilizations, covering military affairs, geography, travel and trade, education and literature, religion, economy and industry, and everyday affairs. Includes maps, drawings, and photographs.

Presents chronologically arranged biographical profiles of one hundred significant world leaders from throughout history, from Khufu to Lech Walesa.

Examines the life of Adolf Hitler, discussing his childhood, attempts to become an artist, family, anti-Semitic views, World War I service, oratory skills, rise to power, rule, downfall, and other related topics.

Examines the life and misdeeds of Russian leader Joseph Stalin, discussing how his efforts to turn the Soviet Union into a world power led to the displacement and deaths of millions of people.

"The story of the alliance formed at the end of World War II by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin to control the war in Europe and the Pacific, in the process shaping the political landscape of the world"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles more than 100 important leaders from world history, including kings and queens, presidents and prime ministers, CEO's scientists, athletes, and artists.

"Joshua Rubenstein's riveting account takes us back to the second half of 1952 when no one could foresee an end to Joseph Stalin's murderous regime. He was poised to challenge the newly elected U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower with armed force, and was also broadening a vicious campaign against Soviet Jews. Stalin's sudden collapse and death in March 1953 was as dramatic and mysterious as his life. It is no overstatement to say that his passing marked a major turning point in the twentieth century. The Last Days of Stalin is an engaging, briskly told account of the dictator's final active months, the vigil at his deathbed, and the unfolding of Soviet and international events in the months after his death. Rubenstein throws fresh light on: the devious plotting of Beria, Malenkov, Khrushchev, and other 'comrades in arms' who well understood the significance of the dictator's impending death; the witness-documented events of his death as compared to official published versions; Stalin's rumored plans to forcibly exile Soviet Jews; the responses of Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles to the Kremlin's conciliatory gestures after Stalin's death; and the momentous repercussions when Stalin's regime of terror was cut short"--.

"Discover 25 women who shattered the glass ceiling, each in their own way. In politics, government, the business world, and more, these women show us that ambition, perseverance, and hard work go a long way"--Provided by publisher.