Description
Product ID: | 9780415224055 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Second World War |
Subtitle: | Ambitions to Nemesis |
Authors: | Author: Bradley Lightbody |
Page Count: | 304 |
Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history, History, Military history, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Military history |
Description: | A fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context, this book studies the major events of the war and general themes from ambition and advance and expansion and containment, to rout and victory. Bradley Lightbody presents a fascinating and accessible history of the Second World War in its global context. Examining the war around general themes from ambition and advance, through expansion and containment, to rout and victory, The Second World War covers all the major theatres and events of the war. From the origins and background to the war to its aftermath and legacy, The Second World War covers: * the pre-war ambitions of Italy, Germany and Japan This book provides a comprehensive overview of the global ambitions and the global warfare that was the Second World War, making it essential reading for all students of twentieth century world history. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2004-05-27 |