"William Shirer was an American journalist, author, and war correspondent who is best known for his book "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich." He was born on February 23, 1904, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on December 28, 1993, in Boston, Massachusetts. Shirer's career as a journalist spanned several decades, and he reported on numerous significant events in history. In the 1930s, he worked as a correspondent in Europe, reporting on events such as the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany. He witnessed firsthand the early stages of World War II and the subsequent fall of France to Nazi Germany. His firsthand experiences and extensive research led to the publication of his most famous work, ""The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich,"" which was published in 1960. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Nazi Germany from Hitler's rise to power in the 1930s to the end of World War II. It is considered one of the most influential and widely read books on the subject. In addition to his work on Nazi Germany, Shirer also wrote other books, including ""Berlin Diary"" (1941), which chronicled his experiences as a journalist in Berlin during the early years of the war, and ""The Collapse of the Third Republic"" (1969), which examined the fall of France in 1940. William Shirer's contributions as a journalist and author have had a lasting impact on our understanding of the events and dynamics of World War II. His work continues to be studied and referenced by historians and readers interested in this period of history.
Measures 9.25 x 12
Printed circa 1980s
Verso is blank.
Mounted to archival quality paper.
Condition
Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.