The Second World War - by Martin Gilbert (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Martin Gilbert's presents A "magisterial" (New York Times) single-volume history of the Second World War.
- About the Author: Sir Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995 "for services to British history and international relations.
- 928 Pages
- History, Military
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Book Synopsis
Martin Gilbert's presents A "magisterial" (New York Times) single-volume history of the Second World War.
It began with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. By the time it came to an end on V-J Day-August 14, 1945 -it had involved every major power and become global in its reach. In the final accounting, it would turn out to be, in both human terms and material resources, the costliest war in history, taking the lives of thirty million people. In one brilliant volume, eminent historian Martin Gilbert offers the complete history of WWII. With unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision, Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill as well as one of the leading experts on the Holocaust, weaves together political, military, diplomatic, and civilian elements to provide a global perspective on the war, in a work that is both a treasure trove of information and a gripping, dramatic narrative. "In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something no other historian but he could. There is indeed a relentless force about chronology when it is used as a tool by an historian of the stature of Martin Gilbert."-The Sunday Telegraph "Gilbert's flowing narrative is spiced with anecdotal details culled from diaries, memoirs, and official documents. He is especially skillful at interweaving summaries of military strategy with vignettes of civilian suffering." -Newsweek
Review Quotes
"In his transmission of the horror of the war, Martin Gilbert has achieved something no other historian but he could. There is indeed a relentless force about chronology when it is used as a tool by an historian of the stature of Martin Gilbert."
-The Sunday Telegraph
About the Author
Sir Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995 "for services to British history and international relations." Among his many books are The Righteous, The Holocaust, The Day the War Ended, and Churchill: A Life. He lives in London, England.Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.15 Inches (W) x 1.71 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 928
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Theme: World War II
Format: Paperback
Author: Martin Gilbert
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2004
TCIN: 76959523
UPC: 9780805076233
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-6114
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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