History's Worst Books

In order from Adolf Hitler to Lizzie Borden
Adolf Hitler
Jack the Ripper
Lizzie Borden
Adolf Hitler
Jack the Ripper
chapter • 208 Pages
Adolf Hitler
Book #1

Adolf Hitler

8 - 12
Reading age
208
Page count
Aug 15, 2017
Publication date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97

Summary

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.

History's Worst Series

Published from 2017 - 2018
3 books
chapter • 208 Pages
Adolf Hitler
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
chapter • 208 Pages
Jack the Ripper
Paperback
$7.99$7.59
chapter • 224 Pages
Lizzie Borden
Paperback
$7.99$7.59

The Creatives Behind the Books

    Author
    Michael Burgan

    Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

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