Susan Ronald Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Susan Ronald, acclaimed author of Hitler's Art Thief, explores the shadowy world of aristocrats and business leaders who secretly supported Hitler and Nazi Germany. Hitler believed that propaganda was crucial for achieving his goals. He enlisted Europe's aristocracy, international industrialists, and political elites in Britain and America, crafting a deceptive narrative that he was a man of peace. Central to this deception was Princess Stephanie Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, whom Hitler affectionately called "his dear princess." She, along with others, conspired at the highest levels of British society and extended their influence to America's wealthy elite. These "gentlemen spies" and "ladies of mystery," including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Lady Nancy Astor, Charles Lindbergh, and two Mitford sisters, served as trusted voices promoting Hitler's political and cultural propaganda about the "New Germany," conveniently overlooking the Nazis' atrocities. Distrustful of his Foreign Ministry, Hitler relied on these aristocrats to navigate the right channels in Britain and the United States, creating a powerful fifth column within government and financial sectors. In a gripping narrative of drama and intrigue, the book reveals the clash between these influencers and those who bravely opposed them.

Acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the truth about Joseph P. Kennedy's deeply controversial tenure as Ambassador to Great Britain on the eve of World War II.

Elizabeth I was originally dubbed 'the pirate queen' by Philip II of Spain and was acknowledged as such by the Pope. The ultimate icon of female power, Elizabeth was the first queen of England to rule in her own right. This title puts her into context, showing how her leadership transformed England from a fringe player to a world power.