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The long-time editor of the Eisenhower papers, Galambos may know more about this president than anyone alive. In this compelling book, he explores the shifts in Eisenhower’s identity and reputation over his lifetime and explains how he developed his distinctive leadership skills. As a career military officer, Eisenhower’s progress was uneven. Galambos shows how Ike, with the help of Brigadier General Fox Conner, his mentor and patron, learned how to profit from his mistakes, pivot quickly, and grow as a military and civilian leader.

Read by the author. Scott Morrison, Australia's 30th Prime Minister (2018-2022), offers a unique insider's account of a Christian who was open about his faith and operated at the top level of politics for more than a decade. During one of the toughest periods since the second world war, covering...

Czwarta część wyjątkowej biografii Adolfa Hitlera skupia się w głównej mierze na okresie od tzw. puczu piwiarnianego, którego celem było obalenie rządu Bawarii, do objęcia władzy przez Führera. Po nieudanej rewolucji przyszły wódz Niemiec wraz z innymi prowokatorami został oskarżony o zdradę stanu i osadzony w więzieniu w Landsberg, gdzie napisał Mein Kampf - książkę zawierającą jego wizję sprawowania władzy, nawołującą m.in. do eksterminacji Żydów, a która stała się głównym dziełem ideologii nazistowskiej III Rzeszy.

A unique and illuminating exploration of the key relationships that shaped Franklin Delano Roosevelt into one of America's most definitive leaders and impacted his influence on the world stage, from the acclaimed author of Lincoln's Mentors

Imelda Marcos - famous for her 1,060 pairs of shoes was also one of the most powerful and controversial figures in world history. She was extraordinarily beautiful, charismatic, determined and savage. Imelda: Steel Butterfly of the Philippines, a uniquely unauthorized biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Ellison, describes the Philippine first lady's rise from near-poverty to unimaginable riches, her surprisingly tenacious attempt to take over as dictator, and her fatal grudge match with her chief political rival, Benigno Ninoy Aquino.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times). “A feast of historical insight...

George H. W. Bush was a fascinating figure. Growing up in a wealthy family, he was driven by a calling to contribute to the greater good from an early age. His journey into adulthood was defined by valiant service in World War II, which laid the groundwork for a distinguished career in public service. He then navigated through various high-profile positions, from serving as a Congressman to holding pivotal roles as a US ambassador, and he was even made director of the CIA.

Los secretos y escándalos del último gobierno del PRI A través de entrevistas exclusivas con el propio Enrique Peña Nieto, quien durante años no había hablado con ningún medio, y de una amplia investigación que incluye personas cercanas al exmandatario, Mario Maldonado presenta un...

Otto von Bismarck, preußischer Machtpolitiker und Steuermann des Kaiserreichs: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and founder of the Soviet Union: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

A quasi un anno dalla scomparsa di Silvio Berlusconi, Paolo Del Debbio ragiona sul-l'eredità politica di una delle figure più emblematiche della Seconda Repubblica. Su quale sia il lascito, ma soprattutto l'attualità del programma del 1994 di Forza Italia. L'avventura politica di Silvio Berlusconi è stata ricca di successi. La forza delle sue idee, il linguaggio sempre chiaro e diretto, le intuizioni, le alleanze e le strategie pensate con lungimiranza hanno cambiato il modo di fare politica e di comunicarla.

**One of Foreign Affairs's Best Books of 2024** From Franklin Roosevelt’s final days through Harry Truman’s extraordinary transformation, this is the enthralling story behind the most consequential presidential transition in US history. When Roosevelt, in failing health, decided to run for a...

Otto von Bismarck, Prussian chancellor and famous leader of the German Empire: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

Die ganze Dramatik des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts, in dem die französische Revolution dem Absolutismus der Bourbonen den Garaus macht, lässt sich am Schicksal der österreichischen Kaisertochter Marie Antoinette nachvollziehen. Dauphine mit 15 – Königin von Frankreich mit 19, unberührt vom Wandel der Welt um sie herum im Kokon von Versailles Königin des Rokoko. Mit vollen Händen wirft sie das Geld für jede Art von Luxus aus dem Fenster, während das französische Volk hungert.

Narrated by Doris Kearns Goodwin with the star of Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston! The audio edition also includes archival recordings of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Robert F. Kennedy. The #1 New York Times bestseller from “America’s historian-in-chief” (New York magazine). An...

But in darkness, leaders emerge to shine a light of hope to guide people. During the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant emerged to guide the nation to victory, then to the beginnings of reconciliation.

From a New York Times bestselling author and George H.W. Bush's former Chief of Staff, pivotal life lessons from a leader that left a mark on people's hearts and souls. Character Matters is a reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family...

Designed to convey Washington's deep sense of duty and commitment to peace, this biographical tribute delves into his pivotal role as Commander-in-Chief during the American Revolutionary War. Explore Washington's decisive leadership, from the challenging early years of the colonial army to the strategic crossing of the Delaware River, the harsh winter at Valley Forge, and the pivotal battles that shaped the nation's destiny.

Zehn kurze Biografien berühmter Menschen werden präsentiert, das Wichtigste kurz und knapp auf den Punkt gebracht. Unterhaltung und Wissen in einem! Mit dabei: George Washington, Königin Elisabeth II, Winston Churchill, Helmut Schmidt, Helmut Kohl, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Golda Meir.

Though Napoleon’s unquenchable thirst for military adventurism eventually cost him both his throne and his freedom during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the French emperor was not easily defeated even when most of Europe's nations united against him. In 1812, Napoleon's Russian adventure gutted his veteran army, depriving him of the majority of his finest and most loyal soldiers. Those who remained formed the hard core of his new armies, but the Russian fiasco damaged their health and embittered their previously unquestioning loyalty.