World War Two: A Very Peculiar History

Hardback

Main Details

Title World War Two: A Very Peculiar History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jim Pipe
SeriesVery Peculiar History
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 152,Width 101
Category/GenreSecond world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781908177971
ClassificationsDewey:940.53
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
Imprint Book House
Publication Date 1 April 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

World War Two, A Very Peculiar History explores the most destructive event of the twentieth century, a war that defined and shaped the world we live in today. Jim Pipe introduces the nations, as well as individuals, that participated and the politics that drove them, alongside the Cherished Library-style fascinating trivia and quirky facts. In this book you can learn about mad British schemes and the atomic bomb, Nazi hunters and wartime songs, as well as comprehensive chapters about the origins and causes of World War Two, the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich, how the war was handled at home and much, much more. World War Two, A Very Peculiar History is also packed with captivating anecdotes and interesting panels of mind-boggling information about the World War II. Fact boxes, a full glossary, timeline and index make the book both fun and informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-and-white line drawings and full-colour endpapers.

Author Biography

Jim Pipe studied Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University and spent 10 years in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin with his wife.