People Who Made History - Adolf Hitler (hardcover edition) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0737702230 ISBN 13: 9780737702231

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 1999

Synopsis

This collection examines one of the most infamous figures of human history. Authors in this anthology examine Hitler's early life and influences, his effect on the German people, his responsibility for World War II and the Holocaust.

About this title

Review:

"An annotated table of contents, discussion questions, a chronology, and a reading list add to each book's value, but it is the diversity of the source materials that will make books in the series particularly useful."
-- Booklist (April 2000) (Booklist 20000415)

"Introductory biographical information is followed by excerpts from the writings of contemporary and ancient historians and biographers and literary critics."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)

"Both layout and organization contribute to the book's accessibility. An indispensible resource for those engaged in research or study."
-- School Library Journal (September 2000) (School Library Journal 20000901)

"The mixed focus on the personal life and public issues and controversies is effectively handled here. The use of a person to make a historical period come alive in rich depth is accomplished with real skill and finesse."
-- Kliatt (July 2000) (KLIATT 20000701)

"Essays are expertly selected, and despite being written for adults, are surprisingly accessible for high-school students."
-- Booklist (March 2000) (Booklist 20000301)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up-A concise introduction, "Adolf Hitler and His Legacy of Destruction," is followed by 16 essays, most of which have been excerpted from adult books. The selections are organized into sections devoted to exploring Hitler's early life and influences, his rise in power and its effects on the German people, World War II and the Holocaust, and his historical impact. Appendixes include discussion questions for each chapter, excerpts from speeches and original documents, a lengthy chronology, and an extensive list of materials for further research. More scholarly than Dennis Wepman's Adolf Hitler (Chelsea, 1987), this title could be used in tandem with any book on the period for an in-depth look at this complex figure.
Barbara Jo McKee, Streetsboro Senior High, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0737702230
• ISBN 13: 9780737702231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202
• Editor: Brenda Stalcup