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The Road to War

The Origins of World War II

Andrew Wheatcroft author Dr Richard Overy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:3rd Sep '09

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A revised and updated edition of a classic history book exploring the beginnings of World War II in concise, accessible and enjoyable prose.

Hailed on publication as a thought-provoking, authoritative analysis of the true beginnings of the Second World War, this revised edition of The Road to War is essential reading for anyone interested in this momentous period of history. Taking each major nation in turn, the book tells the story of their road to war;Hailed on publication as a thought-provoking, authoritative analysis of the true beginnings of the Second World War, this revised edition of The Road to War is essential reading for anyone interested in this momentous period of history. Taking each major nation in turn, the book tells the story of their road to war; recapturing the concerns, anxieties and prejudices of the statesmen of the thirties.

The best short work on the origins of the second world war. It is a masterpiece of compression * Literary Review *
Stimulating and enjoyable... essential reading * Guardian *
Well-written, authoritative -- Norman Stone * Sunday Times *
The authors combine passion with understanding to make sound historical sense * The Economist *
It is mesmerising to read about a world careering to hell * Independent *

ISBN: 9781845951306

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 34mm

Weight: 394g

576 pages