Book : Hitlers Last Days The Death Of The Nazi Regime And...

-Titulo Original : Hitlers Last Days The Death Of The Nazi Regime And The Worlds Most Notorious Dictator

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Square Fish

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About the Author BILL O’REILLY’s success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. He was the iconic anchor of The OReilly Factor, the highest-rated cable news broadcast in the nation for 16 consecutive years. His website BillOReilly is followed by millions all over the world, his No Spin News is broadcast weekday nights at 8 and 11 (ET) on The First TV, and his O’Reilly Update is heard weekdays on more than 225 radio stations across the country. He has authored an astonishing seventeen #1 bestsellers; his historical Killing series is the bestselling nonfiction series of all time, with over 18 million books in print. O’Reilly has received a number of journalism accolades, including three Emmys and two Emmy nominations. He holds a History degree from Marist College, a masters degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and a master’s degree from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. O’Reilly lives on Long Island where he was raised. His philanthropic enterprises have raised tens of millions for people in need and wounded American veterans. By early 1945, the destruction of the German Nazi State seems certain. The Allied forces, led by American generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, are gaining control of Europe, leaving German leaders scrambling. Facing defeat, Adolf Hitler flees to a secret bunker with his new wife, Eva Braun, and his beloved dog, Blondi. It is there that all three would meet their end, thus ending the Third Reich, World War II, and one of the darkest chapters of history. Hitlers Last Days by Bill OReilly is a gripping account of the death of one of the most reviled villains of the 20th century a man whose regime of murder and terror haunts the world even today. Adapted from Bill OReillys historical thriller Killing Patton, this book will have young readers and grown-ups, too hooked.This thoroughly-researched and thrilling historical account is standout middle-grade nonfiction that can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum. Review “A skillfully organized overview of the fall of the Third Reich, O’Reilly’s summary coordinates text with graphic photos for maximum impact. . . . [OReilly] manages the terror factor with sensitivity to the emotions of young readers. Concentration camp coverage is factual without being grisly. The inclusion of Hitler’s will, a chronology, and primary and secondary indexing encourages readers to value historical research. This book is highly recommended.” VOYAHistorical photographs pack the pages . . . the writing is clear and lively, and the narrative is gripping enough that reluctant readers might be willing to give this a try. Booklist“All the suspense and drama of a popular thriller.” Husna Haq, The Christian Science Monitor on Killing Kennedy“Immersively written... Mr. OReilly and Mr. Dugard succeed in investing a familiar national tragedy with fresh anguish... A powerful historical precis.” Janet Maslin, The New York Times on Killing Kennedy “If Grisham wrote a novel about April 1865... it might well read like Killing Lincoln.” Peter J. Boyer, Newsweek on Killing Lincoln