The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II: [2 Volumes] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313330506)

A comprehensive and integrated military, political, and strategic history of World War II, ranging from the daily life of conscripts and civilians to operational and strategic decision making at the highest levels.

Filled with up-to-date scholarship yet supremely manageable and accessible, The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II offers the opportunity to explore a conflict that remains a source of fascination for scholars, students, and general readers alike.

From the battlefields to the corridors of power, from the barracks to the home front, The Concise Encyclopedia of World War II provides a complete portrait of the war. Entries not only address major battles and campaigns, but political, economic, and cultural issues as well, plus brief portraits of the conflict's commanding personalities. Its global perspective notably corrects the usual Western focus of World War II studies, incorporating a wealth of information on often underreported topics such as the Eastern Front and the Sino-Japanese War.

Author: Cathal J. Nolan
ISBN-10: 0313330506
ISBN-13: 9780313330506
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 04/22/2010
Pages: 1480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 8.55lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.80w x 3.00d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2010 pg. 132
Choice 11/01/2010
School Library Journal 12/01/2010 pg. 76
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2010 pg. 31