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.
Concise explanations of some four thousand terms cover movements, trends, people, organizations, concepts, the natural and social sciences, the arts, history, and other disciplines
"How often are your attempts to understand the world we live in frustrated by terms and allusions which baffle you by their unfamiliarity? The aim of this book is to present, in a single volume, a guide to the ideas, discoveries, trends and movements which have shaped our world." "The book includes such diverse subjects as anthropology, world history, critical theory, economics, education, philosophy, the arts, architecture, medicine, law, geography, linguistics, criminology, feminism, sociology, archaeology, religion, maths, psychology, and the sciences." "The Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought has been continuously in print in earlier editions for more than twenty years. The New Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought contains some 4000 entries by 326 expert contributors. Nearly 1000 entries are entirely new; and most of those that survive from the previous (1988) edition have been substantially revised or newly written for this edition."--BOOK JACKET
A Study in Tyranny
The classic biography of Hitler that remains, years after its publication, one of the most authoritative and readable accounts of his life. Here in an abridged edition.
Throughout God's Word it is clear that our Father longs for us to have an intimate relationship with Him. Sometimes, however, we can get locked behind doors of lack, sickness, sin and missed opportunity. We forget that Christ, God's son, is more than able to forgive, heal, free and deliver us from the chains the enemy and we ourselves have placed upon us. Alan Bullock guides you through 48 Scriptural keys, unlocking the doors to continued growth and wholeness. Here you'll find the keys of freedom, spiritual maturity, conquest and much more. Christian Spirituality is not only about the goal of becoming mature, but it's also about the daily walk with the Lord into the hidden treasures of the kingdom of God that brings us there. Alan offers the reader a deep spiritual truth with each key that will help the reader to recover the full spirituality of the Christian faith. Each truth and key combination is rich with strategies for achieving spiritual well-being.
Culturally significant, this work has been recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding the foundations of civilization. It contributes to the knowledge base that shapes our societal context, highlighting key themes and insights that resonate through history.
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