John Toland
Born in 1912
History
John Willard Toland was an American author and historian best known for his biography of Adolf Hitler.
Born in 1912, he initially aspired to be a playwright before turning to journalism and historical writing.
Toland's approach focused on straightforward narrative with minimal analysis, often based on extensive interviews.
He won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Rising Sun," which presented World War II from the Japanese perspective.
Toland's work on Pearl Harbor controversy and his Hitler biography brought him both acclaim and criticism.
He wrote both non-fiction and historical novels, with his Hitler biography providing financial security.
Toland died in 2004, leaving a legacy of influential historical works.
