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Adolf Hitler

by James Buckley
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Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures.
On a list of the worst people ever, Adolf Hitler is certainly at or near the top.

Born the son of a low-ranking government official, no one would have predicted that the young Adolf would grow up and become the leader of millions of Germans as well as one of the most despised figures of the twentieth century.

Hitler himself wanted to be an artist, but he couldn't get into art school. The rejection was just one more thing in a long chain of events that made him angry. Angry at the world. Angry at specific groups of people. As his anger grew, so did his hatred until eventually there was very little else left.

When Hitler entered politics, he found himself surrounded by people who agreed with him. Who would listen to his rants and would happily follow his every decree and cheer his every word.

But why did people let him do that? Why did they follow him? What made his policies so attractive? And what made Adolf Hitler so popular? Find out with this biography that takes a deeper look at Hitler...because history isn't just about the heroes.

  • Creators

  • Series

    History's Worst

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 15, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781481479431
      • File size: 3510 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781481479431
      • File size: 3510 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.7
    • Lexile® Measure: 1020
    • Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2017

      Gr 7 Up-Buckley describes how Adolf Hitler came to be the despot who plunged the world into a global conflict and initiated the murder of millions-and why the German people sanctioned his horrifying rise to power. Though the goals of this work of history are ambitious and its copious details are provided with careful explanations, the overall effect is an uneven one: some events and key players are given great attention, while others receive only a mention. For instance, there is almost an entire chapter devoted to Winston Churchill and the Battle of Britain while equally pivotal battles, such as the Battle of the Bulge, merit only a few paragraphs. The Holocaust is addressed in terms that are lucid and understandable, and the text ties the Nazis' early efforts at civil oppression and legal discrimination against Jewish people to their later campaigns of violence and extermination. Yet there are few historical details about the concentration camps, and the most evocative element of this part of the narrative is a sidebar on the story of Anne Frank. Nevertheless, this is a useful addition to collections, in part because of its coverage of Hitler's youth and young adulthood and the influence of these early relationships and experiences on his later actions. VERDICT This thorough biography of one of history's monsters is recommended for upper junior high school readers with an interest in history and the political and social sciences.-Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Blinn Junior College, Brenham, TX

      Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2018
      The life and actions of infamous historical figures are recounted in these engaging but uneven middle-grade biographies. In �cf2]Hitler�cf1], Buckley's use of colloquialisms can be off-putting, and readers will learn little new information. In �cf2]Ripper�cf1], Burgan shares grisly details, but the narrative gets bogged down overviewing the many theories regarding the killer's identity. �cf2]Ripper�cf1] lists suggested resources; both books include a timeline and notes.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.7
  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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