heads of state

Chronicles Adolf Hitler's life through 1936 and discusses the events that made his rise to power possible, the effects World War I had on the building of the Third Reich, the reasons his ideas were so popular in Germany, and other related topics.

A biography of Adolf Hitler, based in part on more than 150 interviews with people directly involved with his life.

Provides an analysis of Fidel Castro and his relationship with his younger brother Raul, discussing Raul's role in Cuban government, and speculating on what type of leader he will be if and when he takes over for Fidel, and how U.S.-Cuban relations might be affected.

Examines the life and career of Cuban ruler Fidel Castro, discussing his childhood, education, family, and rise to political power, and including information about the history of Cuba under his leadership.

Provides brief biographical profiles of key figures in the War on Terrorism and presents a comprehensive picture of the war's causes, crucial battles, and weaponry.

Presents profiles and photographs of twenty individuals named to "Time" magazine's list of the one hundred most influential people of the twentieth century, covering heroes and icons; and includes essays on Person of the Century, Albert Einstein, as well as runners-up Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mohandas Gandhi.

Surveys the history of the Soviet Union through the exploits and achievements of the seven men who were its leaders from 1917 to 1991; Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, Konstantin Chernenko, and Mikhail Gorbachev.

Studies the pattern of Gorbachev's actions from earliest boyhood to his position as the primary agent..

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

Traces the life and career of the Chinese Communist leader who brought reforms and international trade to China in the 1980s.