1939: A People's History of the Coming of the Second World War by Frederick Tayl

Description: 1939 by Frederick Taylor A best-selling historians chronicle of the dramatic months from the Munich Agreement to Hitlers invasion of Poland and the beginning of World War II. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the autumn of 1938, Europe believed in the promise of peace. But only a year later, the fateful decisions of just a few men had again led Europe to a massive world war. Drawing on contemporary diaries, memoirs, and newspapers, as well as recorded interviews, 1939 is a narrative account of what the coming of the Second World War felt like to those who lived through it. Frederick Taylor, author of renowned histories of the Berlin Wall and the bombing of Dresden, highlights the day-to-day experiences of ordinary citizens as well as those who were at the height of power in Germany and Britain. Their voices lend an intimate flavor to this often-surprising account of the period and reveal a marked disconnect between government and people, for few people in either country wanted war. 1939 is a vivid and richly peopled narrative of Europes slide into the horrors of war and a powerful warning for our own time. Author Biography Frederick Taylor is the author of Dresden, The Berlin Wall, and other works of history, and he edited and translated The Goebbels Diaries, 1939–41. He lives in Cornwall, England. Review "Rich in social and cultural details that bring the era to life…conveying a powerful sense of what it felt like to watch the precipice approach." -- Daniel Todman - Wall Street Journal"Fascinating and well-written." -- Gerard DeGroot - Times (UK)"Incisive…This exhaustive deep-dive offers fresh insights into how WWII happened." -- Publishers Weekly"For World War II history buffs, an illuminating study. " -- Kirkus Reviews"[E]ngaging [and] accessible." -- Library Journal Review Quote Rich in social and cultural details that bring the era to life...conveying a powerful sense of what it felt like to watch the precipice approach.--Daniel Todman, Wall Street Journal Incisive...This exhaustive deep-dive offers fresh insights into how WWII happened.--Publishers Weekly For World War II history buffs, an illuminating study. --Kirkus Reviews [E]ngaging [and] accessible.--Library Journal Details ISBN0393868273 Author Frederick Taylor Short Title 1939 Language English ISBN-10 0393868273 ISBN-13 9780393868272 Format Paperback Subtitle A Peoples History of the Coming of the Second World War Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations 16 illustrations; 2 maps AU Release Date 2021-11-16 NZ Release Date 2021-11-16 US Release Date 2021-11-16 Pages 464 UK Release Date 2023-08-25 Publisher WW Norton & Co Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-11-16 Alternative 9781324006794 DEWEY 940.531 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137336904;

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