Pamela D. Toler Books

A companion book to the History Channel series, "The History of Mankind" covers the worldwide history of human beings.

For fans of unheralded women’s stories, this captivating account highlights Sigrid Schultz, one of the earliest reporters to alert Americans to the rising threat of the Nazi regime. As the Chicago Tribune's Berlin bureau chief from 1925 to January 1941, Schultz witnessed Hitler’s ascent and was among the first to warn American readers about the dangers of Nazism. In this narrative, Pamela D. Toler utilizes extensive archival research to uncover Schultz’s courageous reporting during pivotal events, from the revolts of 1919 to the Nazi rise to power and the Allied air raids in 1941. At a time when women reporters rarely made headlines and faced skepticism from male colleagues, Schultz exposed how the Nazis manipulated news for their citizens and sought to control the foreign press through bribery and intimidation. Her sharp insights and fearless journalism serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of truth in an era increasingly plagued by misinformation and discrediting of facts. Schultz's story not only sheds light on a remarkable figure in journalism but also offers a compelling example of how to reclaim truth amidst the challenges of disinformation and “fake news.”