About this title: First published in 1989 to mark the 50th anniversary of World War II, Gilbert's masterful history chronicles the entire war--from the German invasion of Poland in 1939 to the surrender of the Japanese more than five years later. "Surprisingly effective at reminding us that World War II was more than a series of battles and feats of arms".--Washington Post Book World. 64 pages of photographs; 102 maps.
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Edition: 6th Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780805017885ISBN:0805017887
Description: Good. No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight, pages clean/ covers creased; moderate edge wear/ corners creased/ writing inside front cover and on front page/ several pages and page tips creased. read more
Edition: 2nd paperback printing of revised edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Henry Holt, NY
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780805017885ISBN:0805017887
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780805005349ISBN:080500534X
Description: Very Good. Stated 1st American edition with full number line, tight, bright, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, text block pulling away from spine, corners bumped, ships in a box, delivery confirmation on all U.S. orders. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Date Published: 1991-12-15
ISBN-13:9780805017885ISBN:0805017887
Description: Like New. Clean, Unmarked Copy, No Remainder Mark, Unbroken Spine, Slight Wear on Cover, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Edition: 1st Ed. (U.S. ) 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt Co., New York, NY
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780805005349ISBN:080500534X
Description: 130 B/W Photos & 102 Maps. VG+/Fine- W/Dust Jacket 846pgs(Index) Price clipped. Ink gift note on front endpaper, o.w. clean, bright & tight. DJ not chipped, torn, etc. Rest of book in Fine. Condition. ISBN 080500534X. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780805076233ISBN:0805076239
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, Inc., New York
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780805005349ISBN:080500534X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xviii, 846 pp., [64] pp. of plates, illus., maps, biblio., index; 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine rolled at the crown. Age toning. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. read more
Description: New. 080500534X Brand NEW Hardcover with beautiful Dust Jacket, slightest shelf wear possible, ~ We would ship within 24 Hours, reply to customer emails ASAP, accept returns and offer 100% satisfaction guarantee! read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Collectible stated 1st Owl Book revised edition (1991, pbk), 1st printing with 10 full number line. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Minor shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
"Gilbert's history of world war 2 should be the first choice of anyone not only interested in the military campaigns but also in the social atmosphere of the times. He is amazing in his ability and willingness to blend the two into this amazing narrative of possibly the largest human undertaking in history. I was enthralled from beginning to end. The story really comes alive. The refreshing thing is that it's not just told through the stories of the big names that we all know, much of it is seen from the perspective of everyday folks like you and me caught up in the whirlwind. An impressive work through and through.
If you are looking for a more strictly military history of the war try John Keegan's book by the same name."
"Wow! What a terrible, horrific, bloody, incomprehensible, period of world history. The book gives almost a day by day account from the war's beginning, with the military/racial conquests of Nazi Germany, to the long lasting effects years later. It really re-defines what human beings are possible of, from the extremes of unthinkable brutality, and lack of conscience and respect for human life, to the amazing perseverance of people of many races, and from many countries, facing unthinkable pain, loss, and odds.
An amazing overview of the whole conflict, I would recommend this book to everyone, to bring to light what this huge part of our recent history was about, the sacrifices and trials involved, and to gain from it, knowledge that might help inform our opinions and about right and wrong, what is morally acceptable, both in life, and in current conflicts, and issues that we have a say in.
There were many times during Hitler's rise to power, where situations could have been turned, and years of strife, been avoided. Hitler preyed upon people's fears, promoted hate, and justified morally unthinkable acts in the name of a political and racial ideology. It's sad to see people today, promoting causes in the same ways. Why can't we learn?
There are a couple quotes that have stuck with me, ones that ring true in current politics, both in the nationally, and internationally, that I think speak volumes about the WWII era, as well as current times:
"The great mass of people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." --Adolf Hitler --
"All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." --Hermann Goering--"
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