James Longo
Autor von Hitler and the Habsburgs
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James Longo is Professor of Education and Education Department Chair at Washington Jefferson College. He is also the author of Isabel Orleans-Braganza: The Brazilian Princess Who Freed the Slaves.
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Never, EVER, thought about this aspect of WWII. Yet, it was one of the first things that Hitler did after the start of the War. Some great scenes in this book. Would make quite a movie.
I knew very little about Hitler prior to the WWII. I found this book to be interesting with facts about his younger years and his hatred for the Habsburgs. It was informational read and would recommend for anyone that wants to learn more about Hitler as a young man and his obsession with the Habsburgs.
I knew very little about the Habsburgs and the political background of Austria prior to WWII. Hitler & the Habsburgs filled in the blanks and then some. This is the kind of non-fiction book I love to read--hard to put down and prompts me to learn more.
Hitler’s background in Austria is the focal point at the beginning, but as Hitler grows older and gains power, the focal point shifts to the Habsburg family, and of course, the war. I had no idea of Hitler’s early years, so it was interesting to read about his hatred for the Habsburgs and how his path to power came about.
James Longo’s informative details of the Habsburg family were written with such compassion. As the first two political prisoners taken after Hitler invaded Austria, Maximillian and Ernst Hohenberg were treated horribly. The family spent years trying to get them released and then spent more years trying to have the family property returned.
History lovers and those who love reading about the Imperial dynasty will enjoy this one. It’s a fairly quick read and is very informative. I really liked it and will look for more of James Longo’s work in the future.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diversion Books for allowing me to read an advance copy and give my honest review.… (mehr)
Hitler’s background in Austria is the focal point at the beginning, but as Hitler grows older and gains power, the focal point shifts to the Habsburg family, and of course, the war. I had no idea of Hitler’s early years, so it was interesting to read about his hatred for the Habsburgs and how his path to power came about.
James Longo’s informative details of the Habsburg family were written with such compassion. As the first two political prisoners taken after Hitler invaded Austria, Maximillian and Ernst Hohenberg were treated horribly. The family spent years trying to get them released and then spent more years trying to have the family property returned.
History lovers and those who love reading about the Imperial dynasty will enjoy this one. It’s a fairly quick read and is very informative. I really liked it and will look for more of James Longo’s work in the future.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diversion Books for allowing me to read an advance copy and give my honest review.… (mehr)
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This well- written book explores the lasting impact of the assassination of ArchDuke Ferdinan and his wife in 1914. It is told from the point of view of the family. It is hard to imagine the strife the family endured. It also describes the impact this family had on Hitler and the lengths he went to complete his vendetta against them.
"The seeds of Hitler's remarkable rise to power, his Faustian rags-to-riches story could all be traced to his hatred of the Habsburgs and their multinational vision of the future."
Yet they endured!
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