Adam Hochschild je autor, ktorého dielo sa často zaoberá temnými stránkami histórie a ľudskej povahy. Svoje texty zakladá na hlbokom historickom výskume a prenikavých portrétoch, pričom sa zameriava na témy nespravodlivosti, odporu a zložitých vzťahov medzi ľuďmi. Jeho štýl je zároveň prenikavý a empatický, čo čitateľom umožňuje pochopiť motivácie a utrpenie postáv. Hochschildovo písanie je poznamenané politickým aktivizmom a túžbou odhaľovať nepohodlné pravdy, čím pozýva čitateľov k zamysleniu sa nad minulosťou i súčasnosťou.
A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa
Set against the backdrop of the Congo massacre, the narrative explores the interplay of ruthless monarchs and unscrupulous adventurers, highlighting the stark contrast with a few true heroes. This gripping account delves into the complexities of human nature during a tumultuous period, revealing the moral ambiguities faced by individuals amidst chaos and violence.
"A character-driven look at a pivotal period in American history, 1917-1920: the tumultuous home front during WWI and its aftermath, when violence broke out across the country thanks to the first Red Scare, labor strife, and immigration battles"--
The astonishing but forgotten story of an immigrant sweatshop worker who became one of the most charismatic radical leaders of her time
In this rich collection, bestselling author Adam Hochschild has selected and updated over two dozen essays and pieces of reporting from his long career. Threaded through them all is his concern for social justice and the people who have fought for it. The articles here range from a California gun show to a Finnish prison, from a Congolese center for rape victims to the ruins of gulag camps in the Soviet Arctic, from a stroll through construction sites with an ecologically pioneering architect in India to a day on the campaign trail with Nelson Mandela. Hochschild also talks about the writers he loves, from Mark Twain to John McPhee, and explores such far-reaching topics as why so much history is badly written, what bookshelves tell us about their owners, and his front-row seat for the shocking revelation in the 1960s that the CIA had been secretly controlling dozens of supposedly independent organizations. With the skills of a journalist, the knowledge of a historian, and the heart of an activist, Hochschild shares the stories of people who took a stand against despotism, spoke out against unjust wars and government surveillance, and dared to dream of a better and more just world.
Adam Hochschild patrzy na napięte stosunki we wsp�łczesnej RPA przez szczeg�lny pryzmat.Punktem wyjścia są dwa historyczne wydarzenia, pozornie odległe. Pierwsze to przełomowa bitwa nad Krwawą Rzeką, kt�ra miała miejsce w 1838 roku i przesądziła o tym, kto będzie rządził w tej części świata ? Burowie czy Zulusi.Drugie to obchody jej rocznicy, zorganizowane sto pięćdziesiąt lat p�źniej przez konkurujące ze sobą ugrupowania.Oba wpłynęły na zmiany polityczne, jakie zaszły w kraju w p�źniejszych latach, i na społeczeństwo, kt�re po dziś dzień pozostaje skł�cone. Hochschild w przenikliwy spos�b, łącząc reportaż i książkę historyczną, ukazuje kraj, na kt�rego wsp�łczesności przeszłość położyła się wyjątkowo długim cieniem.
A sweeping history of the Spanish Civil War, told through nine American and British characters including Hemingway and George Orwell. It was a war between fascism, communism, and democracy that preceeded World War II, and a tale of idealism and a noble cause that failed.
In einem spannenden Epos lässt Hochschild diesen Krieg, dessen Echo bis in unsere Zeit nachhallt, anschaulich, lebensnah und erschütternd wie nie zuvor lebendig werden. Er richtet seinen Blick auf das Kriegsgeschehen und die diplomatischen Verwicklungen der großen Mächte. Im Zentrum der Darstellung stehen nicht nur die prominenten Befürworter des Krieges (u. a. Rudyard Kipling, H. G. Wells, Conan Doyle und John Galsworthy); viele, wenig beachtete Kritiker und Gegner aus allen Schichten kommen zu Wort. Zahlreiche meisterhafte Porträts von Kaiser Wilhelm II., Kaiser Franz Joseph, den Romanows und der Generäle wie von Hindenburg, von Moltke, Ludendorff, French, Haig, Milner und des jungen Churchill runden das Panorama ab. Hunderte von Soldatenfriedhöfen säumen die Felder in Belgien und Frankreich; dort kamen Millionen Soldaten in dem Krieg ums Leben, der allen Kriegen ein Ende machen sollte. Gelingt es uns, die Wiederholung dieser Geschichte zu vermeiden?
The narrative vividly captures the harrowing experiences of World War I, blending personal stories with broader historical events. Adam Hochschild delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of the war, highlighting the struggles and resilience of individuals caught in the conflict. Through detailed accounts and compelling storytelling, the book reveals the complexities of wartime life, making the historical events resonate with contemporary readers. Hochschild's unique perspective offers a fresh understanding of this pivotal moment in history.
From the award-winning author of King Leopold's Ghost, the dramatic story of the men who ignited the first great human rights movement