This book is a biographical and psychological study of Franklin D. Roosevelt, written by Emil Ludwig. The author explores Roosevelt’s character, leadership style, and exercise of power, focusing on the relationship between personal happiness and political authority. Published in 1938, the work reflects contemporary perspectives on Roosevelt’s presidency and offers insight into political lea…
This book is a critical biography of Paul von Hindenburg, a military figure and President of Germany during the Weimar Republic era. Emil Ludwig describes Hindenburg's life journey, from his military career and his role in World War I to his involvement in post-war German politics. In addition, this book examines the myths and legends that developed around the Weimar Republic and describes the …
This book presents Emil Ludwig’s compelling biographical portrait of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the turbulent political and moral challenges he faced during one of the most defining eras in American history. Drawing from historical documents and personal writings, Ludwig explores Lincoln’s character, leadership, and inner struggles as he guided the United States through civil conflict and…
This book contains a series of conversations and in-depth interviews between renowned German journalist Emil Ludwig and Benito Mussolini, leader of Fascist Italy. Through open and often controversial dialogue, Ludwig reveals Mussolini's personal and political views on power, the state, war, humanity, and his ideological vision for the future of Italy. This book is an important primary source fo…