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The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles and key events is a familiar one, but The Second World War in 100 Objects offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the George Cross and Adolf Hitler's personal revolver, to personal objects which tell the poignant stories of individuals and official documents, maps and orders. Fully illustrated, each entry will be accompanied by approximately 500 words of text which will put the item in context and highlight its significance.
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Second World War in 100 Objects
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Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Cracking stuff --Daily Mail
It's an involving read. --Choice
Written by two experts, this book explores the stories behind the items and puts them in their historical context to highlight their significance. --Military History
It's an involving read. --Choice
Written by two experts, this book explores the stories behind the items and puts them in their historical context to highlight their significance. --Military History
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- PublisherAndre Deutsch Ltd
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 023300470X
- ISBN 13 9780233004709
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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The Second World War in 100 Objects: The Story of the World's Greatest Conflict Told Through the Objects That Shaped It
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. Illustrated. See the history of World War II in an entirely new way through 100 carefully chosen items from the public to the deeply poignantly personalSelected by two specialists in military history this book offers a unique perspective on the Second World War by tracing its history through objectsfrom iconic items like the British Spitfire the Purple Heart and Hitlers mountain retreat to personal treasures that tell the moving stories of individuals to official documents medals and badges Organized chronologically each one is accompanied by a brief description that highlights the articles significance. Seller Inventory # DADAX023300470X
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The Second World War in 100 Objects: The Story of the World's Greatest Conflict Told Through the Objects That Shaped It
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