heads of state

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heads of state

Muammar el-Qaddafi

1987
An illustrated biography of the Libyan leader.

World government

1992
Presents biographical sketches of twenty-five world leaders from the early nineteenth century to the present day.

Fidel Castro

2003
Examines the life of Fidel Castro, including his childhood, his education, his political influences, his role in the Cuban revolution, and his government of the island nation of Cuba.

Mao Zedong

2003
Examines the life of Mao Zedong, the leader of the People's Republic of China during the mid-twentieth century, focusing on the impact he had on world events.

Adolf Hitler

1994
Presents, through photographs and text, the story of the German Nazi leader in the context of the political and social forces of his time, focusing on the destruction and misery he unleashed. Discusses United States anti-Semitism and the reluctance of most nations to become involved.

Julius Caesar and the Romans

1985
Traces the military and political career of Julius Caesar who became dictator of the Roman Empire in 49 B.C. and discusses the history and culture of Ancient Rome.

Joseph Stalin

Russia's last czar
1993
A biography of the Soviet dictator, who, under the guise of communism and reform of a discontented society, was responsible for the murder of fifty million people and incalculable suffering by his countrymen.

Adolf Hitler

2002
Examines the birth, family, early years, and political career of Adolf Hitler, discussing his hatred of Jews, involvement in the Nazi Party, role in World War II and the Holocaust, and death.

Fidel Castro

2003
Profiles the life of the Cuban leader, including his upbringing, his education, his political influences, his role in the Cuban revolution, and his government of the island nation.

Mein Kampf

Hitler's blueprint for aryan supremacy
2003
Describes the contents, impact, and legacy of Adolf Hitler's autobiography, "Mein Kampf," and discusses the Nazi Party and the Final Solution. Also includes a further reading list.

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