Alan Bullock was a renowned British historian, born on December 13, 1914, in Trowbridge, England. He studied at the University of Oxford, where he obtained his BA and DPhil degrees in 1936 and 1938, respectively. Bullock began his academic career as a tutor at Oxford, specializing in modern history. In 1945, he published his seminal biographical work, “Hitler: A Study in Tyranny,” which established his reputation as an expert on Nazi Germany. Throughout his career, he held several prestigious positions, including the founding master of St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Bullock’s contributions to history extend beyond his research and teachings; he was also active in public life, serving as a member of the House of Lords from 1976 until his death in 2004. His extensive body of work covers a wide range of subjects, but he is best known for his insightful studies on Adolf Hitler and the history of totalitarianism.