heads of state

Describes the life of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong in the context of the history of 20th century China and his immense impact on that history.

A biography of the Soviet leader, emphasizing his rise to power and his role in forming the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West.

Recounts Hitler's rise and fall against a searching analysis of the psychological reasons for both.

British Intelligence investigator Hugh Trevor-Roper chronicles Hitler's last ten days, based on American counterintelligence files and the accounts of German prisoners, among other sources.

Explores the myths and theories surrounding Adolf Hitler's life, and attempts to explain why he killed thousands of Jews during World War II.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about significant events and people in the life of German leader Adolf Hitler, as well as his policies, use of propaganda, the Holocaust, and other topics. Includes an introduction, a chronology, and maps.

Presents the life of the wife of the man who led the Communist party in the USSR from 1985 to 1991.