Robert Payne Books

Exploring the duality of Adolf Hitler's persona, Robert Payne reveals a man of considerable charm and ambition who manipulated his way to power. Through his writing of Mein Kampf during imprisonment and his ruthless political maneuvers, Hitler transformed from a failed leader into the Chancellor of Germany. The biography dissects his moral decay, marked by personal tragedies and cold-blooded decisions, culminating in his role in World War II and the Holocaust. Payne's extensive background in biography lends depth to this compelling account of a profoundly corrupt figure.

A spelendid panorama of the Roman world, its history, culture and people. In its sheer scope, the Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is its great legacy to Western civilization, in law, language, architecture and the art of government, and of course the fascination of its story. Ancient Rome presents the history and heritage of that remarkable era. In this richly illustrated volume, the reader can enjoy an all-round introduction to the politics, people, culture and everyday life of the world ruled by Rome. Unlike most general histories of the subject, it enables the reader to know the Romans not only from reading about them, but by hearing directly from them in their own words, through the works of orators, philosophers, historians, poets, playwrights and satirists.

The story of Heinrich Schliemann, most unscientific of archaeologists, who claimed to have excavated buried Troy and certainly founded the modern science of archaeology. The author's previous books include "The Splendour of Persia".

A biography of the artist, scientist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci, drawing heavily on the voluminous writings of da Vinci himself to presenta picture of a gentle, good-natured genius and of the times in which he lived and worked

Exploring the evolving concept of family, this book delves into diverse structures and relationships that challenge traditional norms. It examines the impact of cultural, social, and economic factors on familial dynamics, highlighting stories and perspectives that redefine what it means to be a family in contemporary society. Through insightful analysis and real-life examples, the text encourages readers to reconsider their own views on love, support, and connection within familial bonds.

Robert Payne guides readers through the powerfully erotic underworld of L'Homme blesse, giving the cinematic milestone the critical attention it deserves. Combining formal analysis, historical research, and original interviews, this book cements L'Homme blesse in its rightful place within queer cultural history.

Die dramatische Lebensgeschichte des ersten russischen Zaren Iwan IV. (1530-84).