Etienne Bizard
Etienne Bizard
Adolf hitler is one of the most described figures in world history. His life has been described in many books, documentaries, and films. All too often, the same images and topics are revisited. They usually reveal little that is new. In addition, the author conducted personal interviews with eyewitnesses in germany and spain, including arthur axmann, the former leader of the hitler youth and other hitler collaborators. They were with hitler in the führerbunker during the final days of the third reich. Inside you'll discover: oThe formative years that shaped hitler's worldview. oHow economic crisis and propaganda fueled his rise. oThe inner workings of the nazi regime and its policies. oThe course of world war ii and the road to defeat. oPostwar trials, historical memory, and the lessons still relevant today. This biography presents a comprehensive, factual account of hitler's life, from his early years to his final days in the berlin bunker. Designed for young adult readers and adults alike, the book examines the origins, actions, and consequences of hitler's dictatorship, providing critical historical context to understand the impact and legacy of his rule.
A feminist reflection on female conduct, `Thoughts on the Education of Daughters' offers advice on moral and intellect for young women and girls. First published by the British feminist Mary Wollstonecraft in 1787, the self-help title invites readers today to peek behind the curtain at respectable - and what was considered then to be progressive - female behaviour. From child-rearing instructions to analytical thinking, Wollstonecraft adapted old genres to appeal to a new middle-class ethos, arguing that social and political life would greatly improve if women acquired valuable skills. Considered today the founding thoughts for Wollstonecraft's later work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women,' `Thoughts' is a must-read for fans of Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan in Netflix's acclaimed `Suffragette' film. The founding feminist philosopher, Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. Whilst her unconventional relationships attracted more attention than her writing at the time, Wollstonecraft is best known for `A Vindication of the Rights of Women'; a ground-breaking work arguing that women are not naturally inferior to men. Despite her posthumously published `Memoir' overshadowing her writing career, Wollstonecraft remains today an influential figure in the advocacy for women's rights following the feminist movement at the turn of the 20th century. She died giving birth to her second daughter, Mary Shelley, the accomplished author of `Frankenstein'.