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Total War: A People's History of World War II
By Paul Cornish
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Description
An authoritative illustrated history of World War II complemented by artifacts and stories of those who lived through it from across the globe.
Total War is an illustrated examination of the most significant historical episode of the twentieth century: World War II. This immersive account of a conflict that permanently reshaped the geopolitical landscape is told not only through compelling photographs, maps, and infographics produced specifically for the book, but also through a series of artifacts that convey the real-life stories of some of the millions worldwide―from the United States to Europe, Asia, and Africa―who were affected by the war.
Published to coincide with the much-anticipated opening of the new Second World War and Holocaust galleries at the Imperial War Museums (IWM), London, in 2021, Total War is an essential volume for anyone interested in the everyday realities of one of the most brutal and far-reaching wars in modern history. Numerous images from the IWM’s unique Second World War and Holocaust collection are included, many of which have rarely been published. From a doll belonging to a Jewish child refugee to a kamikaze pilot’s final letter, and from Molotov cocktails to a US airman’s bomber jacket, the book delves into the significance behind the deeply moving objects reproduced on its pages. With precision, sensitivity, and a truly global approach, Total War offers a strikingly original visual perspective on an emotive and often controversial subject whose implications are still being felt today. 390 illustrations, including 6 maps and 9 infographics
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2021-10-07
Publication Date:
2021-10-07
Publisher:
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Languages:
Published:
English
ISBN10:
0500252483
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Weight:
1050 g
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