Alan Bullock was a British historian whose work focused on pivotal figures of the 20th century. He gained renown for his comprehensive biographies of Adolf Hitler, meticulously examining his rise to power and underlying ideology. Bullock's perspective evolved over time, initially portraying Hitler as an opportunistic politician before later acknowledging him as a driven ideologue. His comparative studies, such as 'Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Lives,' further illuminate the nature of antithetical regimes. Bullock's precise prose and deep analysis establish him as a significant voice in historical scholarship.
A comparative study of the lives and careers of Hitler and Stalin. Alternate chapters on each serve both to draw contrasts and highlight parallels. The author gives his reasons for believing that the key to an understanding the character of the two is the same.
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A Study in Tyranny
Covers Hitler's life, from his obscure beginnings through his advance to supreme absolute power and then his final decline and suicide in the bunker as Russian shells fell around him. This title is divided into three main sections, dealing with Hitler's early life, how he consolidated his position, and his actions in the Second World War.
Najdokładniejsza biografia Adolfa Hitlera, a jednocześnie wnikliwe studium ideologii nazistowskiej. Monumentalne dzieło Alana Bullocka skupia się na sylwetce dyktatora i tyrana. Autor odtwarza historię całego życia Adolfa Hitlera, drogę od szczytu władzy do spektakularnego upadku. Jak jego dzieciństwo wpłynęło na to, kim się stał? Jakich środków użył, aby rozciągnąć swoją władzę daleko poza granice Niemiec? I dlaczego swoimi przemowami porywał tłumy? Najnowsze polskie wydanie zostało wzbogacone o przedmowę profesora Andrzeja Ledera, która rzuca nowe światło na klasyczną już analizę postaci Hitlera. Jest też uzupełnione o fragmenty, które we wcześniejszych edycjach były usunięte przez cenzurę PRL. „Biografia Hitlera autorstwa Alana Bullocka to wybitne dzieło. Wyczerpujące, przejrzyste i świetnie napisane.” – TheNew York Times „Wspaniale napisany, gruntownie udokumentowany i niezwykle przekonujący portret Hitlera. Przez długi czas pozostanie jego najbardziej wiarygodną biografią.” – Journal of Central European Affairs „Dzięki tej książce Alan Bullock triumfalnie znalazł się wśród najlepszych współczesnych historyków.” – The Guardian
