This antiquarian volume contains 'Mao Tse-tung: Ruler of Red China', a book written by Robert Payne and published by in 1950 shortly after Mao came to power. Although devoid of many documents and pieces of information that were to become available after the original publication of this text, the book explores the party's history and foundation in considerable detail. Written in clear, accessible language and full of interesting information, this text will be of considerable utility to thos...

"More than KILLING PATTON"—A ReviewerThis is the story of the life and mind of George C. Marshall, soldier and statesman, as told by a distinguished writer whose own background makes him particularly qualified to discuss some of the more controversial aspects of General Marshall's work since World War II.Showing in quite an extraordinary way how Marshall represents the strengths and weaknesses of the American tradition, this book's study of the life of a great contemporary ...

Originally published in 1951, this is the story of the life and mind of George C. Marshall, soldier and statesman, as told by a distinguished writer whose own background makes him particularly qualified to discuss some of the more controversial aspects of General Marshall's work since World War II.Robert Payne carefully places George Marshall against the Virginia background from which he came and takes him from there through his education at V.M.I., his experiences as a young office...

Drawn into the circuit of men cruising for sex in and around a train station, restless adolescent Henri begins a frenzied pursuit of a dangerously charismatic older man, with sometimes violent and ultimately tragic consequences. Premiering at Cannes in 1983, Patrice Chéreau’s L’Homme blessé (The Wounded Man) was one of France’s first major cinematic releases to depict homosexual desire and queer sexual cultures in an unapologetic and complex way. It is a film that continu...

“Three-Dimensional Leadership: A Balanced Approach to Leadership Success” is the leadership perspective of the author born out of 24 years of military service and 18 years of ordained ministry. The call for better leaders transcends environment and organization and despite all the books, presentations and theories given, the call continues to go forth and to even get louder. “Three-Dimensional Leadership" answers this call by asserting the need for leaders to balance their focus between co...

Drawn into the circuit of men cruising for sex in and around a train station, restless adolescent Henri begins a frenzied pursuit of a dangerously charismatic older man, with sometimes violent and ultimately tragic consequences. Premiering at Cannes in 1983, Patrice Chéreau’s L’Homme blessé (The Wounded Man) was one of France’s first major cinematic releases to depict homosexual desire and queer sexual cultures in an unapologetic and complex way. It is a film that continu...

Baggy trousers, huge out-turned boots, a dilapidated bowler-hat, and an absurd toothbrush moustache — that’s the Charlie Chaplin we all love.This book, written after many discussions with Charlie himself, describes his personality as revealed in his chief films and tells much about his life. Including, his precarious London childhood, his early stage work, his screen comedies with Fred Karno and Mack Sennett, and his triumphs in the later great films.Payne ...

In a world clamoring for more and better leaders, many leaders are clamoring for better followers, people willing to make the leader's vision a reality. While "follower" is a dirty word to many people, the dedicated efforts of followers are essential to the successful completion of any task and the productive work of any team. On the heels of Three-Dimensional Leadership, Three-Dimensional Followership: Finding Success when Others are Driving, provides simple and actionab...

Erupting like a force of nature, Adolf Hitler sought to dominate the entire world and reshape it according to his own desires.Ruthless, calculating and intuitive, the decorated soldier of WWI was a skilled orator, able to seduce the masses as easily as he could manipulate state authority and European leaders. But he was also susceptible to violent rages and possessiveness, which over the course of his life proved testing for any relationship he formed.In

Here, from New York Times bestselling historian Robert Payne, is the extraordinary story of the Roman Empire - from its birth to the rise of the Caesars through the era of excess and its final collapse.

Liking, sharing, friending, going viral: what would it mean to recognize these current modes of media interaction as promiscuous? In a contemporary network culture characterized by a proliferation of new forms of intimate mediated sociality, this book argues that promiscuity is a new standard of user engagement. Intimate relations among media users and between users and their media are increasingly structured by an entrepreneurial logic and put to work for the economic interests o...

Robert Payne's The Splendor of France is a captivating journey through the rich history, culture, and artistic achievements of one of the world's most enchanting nations. Blending historical narrative with vivid descriptions, Payne explores France's grandeur from its ancient roots to its modern cultural influence, celebrating its artistic heritage, architectural marvels, and the spirit of its people.The book takes readers on a tour of France's most iconic landmarks—the maj...