heads of state

A biography that emphasizes Stalin's role in the creation and evolution of the Soviet Union from his arrival in Vienna in 1913 where he was sent by Lenin, through civil war and his rise to power, World War II, and the Cold War.

Presents volume seven of an eight-volume series on Holocaust Biographies and examines the life of Adolf Hitler, his rise to power within the National Socialist Party, and his hatred against the Jews.

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brillant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

Emphasizes the ideas and events which influenced Hitler, his relationship with the Germans, his role in World War II, and his historical significance.

A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war.

Provides short biographies of some of the world's most infamous dictators and tyrants, detailing their desire for power and their violent ways.

A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war.

Explores the time Adolf Hitler spent in Vienna, detailing his efforts to expand as an artist and revealing how his failure prompted his exploration of Vienna's underbelly. Examines how this turn of events prompted the development of his views on conservatism, anti-Semitism, and racial prejudice.

Presents a new assessment of the life and times of Mussolini, arguing that although he could be ruthless and opportunistic, he was also driven by his ideology and his desire to make Italy great.