Leadership

Andrew Roberts is a British historian, born in 1963. He has a degree in modern history, and is a graduate of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge where he is a honorary senior scholar. Roberts has written many books about Winston Churchill, his strongest 'subject.' Roberts writes historical and biographical reviews for many newspapers such as 'The Sunday Telegraph.' In January 2003, Roberts published a book entitled 'Hitler and Churchill: Secrets of Leadership.' which coincided with his television series of the same topic.

Based on this information, this publication is used to boost sales of his book about Churchill and Hitler, as it was published on 26/02/2003, the same year as his book. As a historian trying to publicize his book, it is very likely that his information will be correct, for credibility's sake. Therefore, I think it is acceptable to accept the information put forward by Roberts. Note that he should be reliable because of his education/knowledge in writing books on this topic. Consider the date is rather recent and therefore if he has done his research well then one would assume he has the most up to date information and thus makes it reliable

=What is a leader?=

First paragraph should indicate what the reading is about in general. Charisma is like a magic trick, which can be induced by a number of cynical manoeuvres. Hitler used tactics such as not blinking, warming up the crowd with other people talking, and creating an aura about him.

Churchill used methods of his predecessors, and had a signature dress, so that in political cartoons, he could be recognized.

Churchill was an inspirational politician, not charismatic. He settled for a small office unlike Hitler who wanted a huge mansion. Hitler was kinder to his men than Churchill. Churchill was rude to his secretaries and they were often exasperated. Hitler on the other hand remembered his men’s names and birthdays too. ( this is to do with people relationships )

Churchill was often stood up to by his chiefs of staff, without being outraged, a matter inconceivable to Hitler.

Purpose – Neither leader altered the message they were trying to convey – they were true to their beliefs.

Roberts discusses the legacy of each This tends to be provide too much specific detail. Better to keep general and provide broad categories that Roberts discusses.