Great Escape: Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World - Brossura

Marton, Kati

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ISBN 10: 074326116X ISBN 13: 9780743261166

Casa editrice: Simon & Schuster, 2007

Riassunto

Traces the early twentieth century journey of nine men from Budapest--including Edward Teller, Robert Capa, and Michael Curtiz--who fled fascism and anti-Semitism to seek sanctuary in America, where they made pivotal contributions to such causes as the development of the atomic bomb, the creation of the computer, and the evolution of modern photojournalism. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

Kati Marton's wonderful book celebrates what is glorious and eternal in the human condition.' Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate
'Kati Marton captures beautifully the genius and the flair of nine brilliant Jewish refugees from Hungary. Not only is this a great biography, it gives a touching insight into human nature and the wellsprings of creative ambition.' Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin and Einstein

L'autore:

Kati Marton is the author of six books, including the New York Times Bestseller Hidden Power: Presidential Marriages That Shaped Our History and The Great Escape: Nine Jews Who Fled Hitler and Changed the World as well as Wallenberg, The Polk Conspiracy and A Death in Jerusalem. A former NPR and ABC News correspondent and bureau chief, she is the recipient of a Peabody Award. Marton is also active in human rights, journalism, and education advocacy. In addition, she is a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, P.E.N. International, and the Authors Guild.

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• Editore: Simon & Schuster
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 074326116X
• ISBN 13: 9780743261166
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 304