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Leonard Mosley

    February 11, 1913 – June 1, 1992
    Weltmacht Öl
    The Reich Marshal
    Zanuck
    Duel for Kilimanjaro
    On Borrowed Time
    The Druid
    • 2001

      Bitva o Británii

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.7(13)Add rating

      Autentické reportážní fotografie tvoří nosnou složku publikace. Jsou spojeny textem spíše publicistického chrakteru. Výsledkem je reportáž o životě ostrova a jeho obyvatel v době války, pod stálou hrozbou ničivých náletů. Dvě fotografické reportáže jsou věnovány též mužům, kteří symbolizovali na jedné straně hrdinnou obranu země (ministerský předseda W. Churchill) a na druhé straně síly agresora (říšský maršál H. Göring). Text je doplněn celou řadou takticko-technických údajů vojenského charakteru.

      Bitva o Británii
    • 1984

      Zanuck

      The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Last Tycoon

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Profiles the genius filmmaker who steered Twentieth Century-Fox to the forefront of Hollywood studios and whose turbulent private life frequently spilled over into his business affairs

      Zanuck
    • 1982

      The Druid

      • 234 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Reconstructs the daring espionage career of the Druid, the one Nazi German spy who successfully eluded the Double-Cross System and England's intelligence network to filter crucial war information back to Germany

      The Druid
    • 1974

      The Reich Marshal

      A Biography of Hermann Goering

      • 394 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Hermann Goering stands out among the prominent figures of Hitler's Third Reich, making him a compelling subject for biography. Mosley, a seasoned journalist and biographer, presents an engaging portrayal of Goering, distinct from the scholarly works on other Nazi leaders. While lacking meticulous endnotes and deep analysis, Mosley draws on various sources, providing a vivid depiction of Goering as a larger-than-life character. His portrayal balances sympathy and judgment, ultimately capturing the essence of this complex figure. A notable advantage for Mosley is his personal experience; he met Goering before the war and visited his estate in East Prussia. After the war, he conducted extensive interviews with those who knew Goering well, offering insights that differentiate his account from others. Although I disagree with Mosley’s assertion that Goering’s primary flaw was a lack of moral courage to oppose Hitler, it is evident that Goering was deeply influenced by Hitler’s charisma and could not defy him. Ultimately, when Hitler failed him, Goering was left powerless to change his fate. Critics who condemn Goering for not standing up to his idol may not grasp the profound nature of that loyalty. This biography serves as a valuable resource for those studying the history of the Third Reich.

      The Reich Marshal