Hitler and Churchill: Secrets of Leadership by Andrew Roberts (English) Paperbac

Description: Hitler and Churchill by Andrew Roberts His book is timely and a triumph. Roberts manages to convey all the reader needs to know about two men to whom battalions of biographies have been devoted EVENING STANDARD FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill were two totally opposite leaders- both in what they stood for and in the way in which they seemed to lead. Award-winning historian Andrew Roberts examines their different styles of leadership and draws parallels with rulers from other eras. He also looks at the way Hitler and Churchill estimated each other as leaders, and how it affected the outcome of the War. In a world that is as dependent on leadership as any earlier age Hitler and Churchill asks searching questions about our need to be led. In doing so, Andrew Roberts forces us to re-examine the way that we look at those who take decisions for us. Notes The award-winning historian examines the different styles of leadership of Hitler and Churchill, and draws parallels with rulers from other eras. An engaging and thought- provoking study. Author Biography Andrew Roberts took a first in Modern History at Gonville & Caius, Cambridge. He won the Wolfson History Prize for his biography, Salisbury: Victorian Titan. He writes and reviews regularly in the press. he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Review Writing with his customary verve and wit - Christopher HirstLively, thought-provoking, and hugely entertaining - Richard Overy, LITERARY REVIEWAn illuminating essay on the two behemoths written in an accessbile and often witty style - Martin TierneyRobertss engaging and imaginative study of Hitler and Churchill offers some fascinating comparisons and analysis - THE TIMES Promotional Andrew Roberts is one of Britains foremost young historians The subject of a major TV series on leadership presented by Andrew Roberts A Sunday Times Bestseller o Andrew Roberts won the James Stern Silver Pen Prize for Non-Fiction and was the Joint Winner of the Wolfson Prize for History Napoleon and Wellington has been reprinted several times in hardback and paperback o Lively, thought-provoking, and hugely entertaining Richard Overy, Literary Review Robertss engaging and imaginative study of Hitler and Churchill offers some fascinating comparisons and analysis The Times Kirkus UK Review One of them led his nation to victory through bloody-minded determination and defiant speeches. The other brought his people to the verge of victory largely by the force of his personality, then blew it and led them to disaster instead. But does this mean that Churchill was the genius and Hitler a no-hoper who got found out in the end? This question and its complex answers underpin what this book is about. From the outset, Andrew Roberts acknowledges the extraordinary talents of Hitler and Churchill. In terms of personality, habits and political opinions they could scarcely have been more different but both exuded a charisma and self-belief that inspired millions. Whether they did it consciously or not, they were drawing upon the gifts possessed by leaders through the centuries. The techniques may vary but similarities occur again and again. Leadership - like courage and even sincerity - can be completely divorced from the concepts of good and evil, Roberts writes. He points out that both Hitler and Churchill were brave and sincere in their beliefs, each grudgingly admired his adversary and each knew that the other possessed formidable talents. Hitlers style of leadership was instinct-based, almost messianic in its intensity, while Churchill proved to be much more of a bully behind the scenes although he was more willing than Hitler to listen and accept advice. In the end, perhaps the dividing line between the two men was who had the greatest nerve. It proved to be Churchill, who - according to Andrew Roberts - brought off one of historys greatest con tricks. He talked of victory and made his people believe in their destiny, while at the same time he hadnt a clue as to how he was going to get the better of Hitler. The book forms a fascinating study of the two men, exploring their psyches as few others have done. It was written to accompany a BBC series about great leaders but it stands alone as a penetrating study in its own right. Andrew Roberts won the Wolfson History Prize (the historians equivalent of the Booker) for his book Salisbury, Victorian Titan. He will be in the running for further honours with this one. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill were two totally opposite leaders- both in what they stood for and in the way in which they seemed to lead. Award-winning historian Andrew Roberts examines their different styles of leadership and draws parallels with rulers from other eras. He also looks at the way Hitler and Churchill estimated each other as leaders, and how it affected the outcome of the War. In a world that is as dependent on leadership as any earlier age Hitler and Churchill asks searching questions about our need to be led. In doing so, Andrew Roberts forces us to re-examine the way that we look at those who take decisions for us. Review Quote Writing with his customary verve and wit Promotional "Headline" His book is timely and a triumph. Roberts manages to convey all the reader needs to know about two men to whom battalions of biographies have been devoted EVENING STANDARD Description for Sales People Andrew Roberts is one of Britains foremost historians. Details ISBN0753817780 Author Andrew Roberts Short Title HITLER & CHURCHILL Language English ISBN-10 0753817780 ISBN-13 9780753817780 Media Book Format Paperback Audience Age 16-99 Subtitle Secrets of Leadership Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1963 Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson DOI 10.1604/9780753817780 UK Release Date 2010-06-10 Pages 304 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-06-10 DEWEY 303.34 Illustrations 16 Audience General NZ Release Date 2004-05-31 AU Release Date 2004-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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