heads of state

A biography of the W.W. II Italian dictator tracing his shifting political fortunes.

A biography of the man who ruled the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1964.

Follows the life of the political leader who led Germany out of World War II into its economic and social revival.

A biography of the South American patriot who fought for liberation in five South American countries.

The life story of the revolutionary who became leader of Communist Russia.

Traces the life and career of the peasant who transformed China into a revolutionary communist state.

A biography of the new leader of the Soviet Union assessing his likely policies and priorities in the coming years.

A biography of the German leader who served as mayor of West Berlin, chairman of the Social Democratic Party, and chancellor of West Germany.

Traces the life and career of the Chinese peasant who rose to become chairman of the People's Republic during the turbulent period of China's revolution and transformation.

A biography of the man who served twice as president of the Soviet Union and was head of the Communist Party there from 1964 until his death.