Hitler in Paris: How a Photograph Shocked a World at War

by Don Nardo

Overview

World War II was in its early days when brutal German dictator Adolf Hitler paid a visit to Paris, the capital of France. Only days before, on June 14, 1940, German soldiers had overrun the city, shocking the world. Hitler now viewed the city’s cultural treasures as his own. He posed for a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower, the beloved symbol of France and the country’s free, democratic people. The photo, taken by his personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann, would show the world that Nazi Germany had triumphed over its bitter enemy. Many who viewed the photo in newspapers around the globe would draw a second conclusion that Germany would almost certainly invade Britain next. And if Britain fell, Hitler would be a huge step closer to his ultimate goal of world domination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756547899
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Captured World History Series
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	1,050,543
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

An early morning in Paris — Making history almost daily — Revenge on France complete — Reminders of the dark forces.

Interviews

Stunning photography Captivating stories

Editorial Reviews

★ 04/01/2014
Gr 6 Up—This outstanding follow-up to Capstone's "Captured History" series continues the same format, focusing on a single, emblematic photograph that defines an era or event. Authors combine the stories of the photographs with the events they portray, including details about the photographer and the circumstances in which the image was taken. The photo and the event are placed into historical context, with analysis of both its immediate and continuing impact. The books contain plenty of background information and are exceptionally attractive, with numerous large photos that form a visual record of the subject and sidebars that offer details about related topics. This set will show students how a single image can "capture" history and influence the perceptions and actions of those who see it. The books will certainly draw a large readership and are must-buys for all middle-level and secondary collections.

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