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Hitler in Paris

How a Photograph Shocked a World at War

by Don Nardo
Arnold Krammer
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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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Captured World History

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780756549688

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780756549688
      • File size: 9586 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.2
    • Lexile® Measure: 1020
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      Starred review from April 1, 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.

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2014
      Analyzing visual images and setting them in a larger historical and cultural context is an important skill. This volume uses Heinrich Hoffmann's 1940 photograph of Hitler in front of the Eiffel Tower to discuss the dictator's rise to power and Hoffmann's image-crafting of his subject. A spacious page design, which includes plenty of photos, enhances the presentation. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.2
  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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