The Pathology Of Leadership
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Hugh L'Etang
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hawthorn Books., 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor foxing and tanning to pages, DJ has some slight fading and chips and has plastic casing over it.
This compelling work of non-fiction presents a unique historical analysis, examining how the physical and mental health of prominent 20th-century leaders profoundly influenced their decisions and, consequently, the course of global events. Hugh L'Etang, a medical professional, meticulously details the various ailments, from chronic illnesses to psychological conditions, that afflicted figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Adolf Hitler. The book argues that understanding these medical factors is crucial for a complete comprehension of historical leadership and its impact. It offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of health, power, and history, making it an essential read for students of history, political science, and medicine alike.
Author: Hugh L'Etang
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hawthorn Books., 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor foxing and tanning to pages, DJ has some slight fading and chips and has plastic casing over it.
This compelling work of non-fiction presents a unique historical analysis, examining how the physical and mental health of prominent 20th-century leaders profoundly influenced their decisions and, consequently, the course of global events. Hugh L'Etang, a medical professional, meticulously details the various ailments, from chronic illnesses to psychological conditions, that afflicted figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Adolf Hitler. The book argues that understanding these medical factors is crucial for a complete comprehension of historical leadership and its impact. It offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of health, power, and history, making it an essential read for students of history, political science, and medicine alike.