The Second World War / A.W. Purdue.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Purdue, A. W. (A. William)

Series:

European history in perspective (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))

European history in perspective

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945.

Physical Description:

xviii, 216 pages : maps ; 22 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Summary:

"The Second World War ended the Nazi attempt to establish Germany as the dominant power in Europe and the world and Japan's aim of controlling South East Asia and the Pacific. It also resulted in the creation of two super-powers and led to the Cold War. A.W. Purdue provides one of the most concise yet comprehensive accounts of the entire course of World War II, covering both the European and the Asian Pacific conflicts. Thoroughly revised and updated in the light of the latest scholarship, this second edition of an established text: - challenges accepted views and reassesses the war, rejecting the simplistic concept of a "war against fascism"- discusses the historiography and critically analyzes key themes and issues, as well as examining current debates- considers changes in popular attitudes to the Second World War. Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential introduction to the causes, nature and significance of World War II from the perspective of the twenty-first century"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note:

List of Maps

Chronology

Maps

Preface

Introduction

The Origins of the Second World War

A European War

A World War?

Behind the Lines

Roads to Victory 1943-44

Unconditional Surrender

Conclusion

Notes

Annotated bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230279353

023027935X

9780230279360

0230279368

OCLC:

730054608