World War II
a very short introduction
$27.76
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
24 November 2014
Summary
World War II: A Concise Overview
The devastation of World War I fueled a fervent hope for lasting peace. Yet, a mere two decades later, the world was plunged into an even more horrific conflict: World War II. This war claimed twice the lives and caused exponentially more destruction.
In this Very Short Introduction, Gerhard L. Weinberg offers a concise exploration of World War II’s origins, progression, and profound impact. Starting with the interwar period and the pivotal G…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199688777 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 019968877X |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Gerhard L. Weinberg |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2014 |
| Weight: | 122g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 114mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Gerhard L. Weinberg
Born in Hanover, Germany in 1928, Gerhard L. Weinberg spent from 1939 until September 1940 in England. He moved to the USA in 1944. He worked on the War Documentation Project, establishing the project for microfilming and studying captured German documents. He has taught at the Universities of Kentucky, Michigan, and North Carolina, retiring in 1999. Weinberg has held numerous positions in professional organizations and has served on and chaired a number of US government advisory committees. His books have earned him a number of prizes, fellowships, and two honorary doctoral degrees.
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