World War II: A Battle Against Tyranny (Lost Words)

Author(s): Colin Hynson

History

World War II transports you back to a time when the world was at war, and lets you experience the drama for yourself. Learn about the road to conflict, and the men and women that helped the Allies to victory. Packed with first-hand accounts including interviews, official speeches, poems and letters, Lost Words lets you experience the past through the words of the people who helped make history. Powerful and insightful, the Lost Words series provides an intimate perspective on life through a difficult period in history. Combining popular culture excerpts with primary-source material such as interviews with people who were actually there, official enquiries into events and letters to friends and relatives, these books offer a first-hand account of life during history's hardest times. The hardships, tragedies and survival stories of each period are described in vivid and authentic detail. A must-buy for all history enthusiasts who want to know how things really were.


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Direct quotes from surviving documents such as letters and reports provide an honest and moving depiction of the time. High-quality, authentic images capture the heart and drama of the period. Quotes from contemporary movies and song lyrics represent how deeply these hard times affected the people who lived through them, and how they continue to affect us today. A comprehensive account of the period that will fulfill a general interest in the subject as well as providing a substantial study aid.

Introduction 4-7 Chapter 1 Early History: A Victimised Germany 8-13 Chapter 2 Build Up: A Growing Germany 14-19 Chapter 3 The Crisis Deepens: A Delicate Balance 20-25 Chapter 4 Climax & Aftermath: End of the Conflict 26-29 Chapter 5 Popular Culture: The War in the Media 30-33 Chapter 6 Latest Developments: The War in Context 34-39 Chapter 7 Major Figures: Men of the War 40-43 Glossary 44-45 Index 46-47 Acknowledgements 48

General Fields

  • : 9781848986961
  • : Octopus Publishing Group
  • : TickTock Books
  • : 31 October 2012
  • : 280mm X 210mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 March 2013
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Colin Hynson
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 940.53
  • : 48
  • : Colour