heads of state

Biography of Cuba's prime minister, discussing his rise to power, his regime, his allies, and his adversaries.

Presents a biography of German leader Adolph Hitler, presenting him as a basically hollow individual who was elevated by the circumstances of history, and looking at how the collapse of order, anxieties of the age, and a climate of change allowed him to seize control of Germany.

Biography of Adolf Hitler, examining the mechanics and nature of his power and how he used it.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Adolf Hitler, and explores the mechanics and nature of his power and how he used it to become the dictator of Germany during the twentieth century; and also discusses his mass appeal, personal role in shaping policies, and other topics.

Examines the life and mind of Mao Zedong, describing his role as a leader during the communist revolution and throughout the twentieth century, along with his political successes and failures.

Examines the life of Mao Zedong, the son of a peasant farmer who became the leader of China, establishing the People's Republic of China in 1949, and discusses the initiatives that caused him to be both hailed and reviled.

Biography of Cuba's prime minister, discussing his rise to power, his regime, his allies, and his adversaries.

Analyzes the thoughts and actions of Joseph Stalin through examination of declassified materials from the Soviet Party and the exploration of the relationship between war and revolution.