This book is a magisterial global history of World War II. Beginning in 1937 with the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War; Evan Mawdsley shows how the origins of World War II lay in a conflict between the old international order and the new and then traces the globalisation of the conflict as it swept through Asia; Europe; and the Middle East. His primary focus is on the war's military and strategic history though he also examines the political; economic; ideological; and cultural factors which influenced the course of events. The war's consequences are examined too; not only in terms of the defeat of the Axis but also the break-up of colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold War. Accessibly written and well-illustrated with maps and photographs; this compelling new account also includes short studies of the key figures; events and battles that shaped the war.
#680630 in Books Cambridge University Press 2010-08-16 2010-11-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .47 x 5.98l; .95 #File Name: 0521535018252 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HelpfulBy CustomerThis was very helpful for my slavery in the ancient world project.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. informative and accessibleBy Lunavery interesting; very clear and well written so long as you come at it understanding its not meant to be comprehensive.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding Introduction and AnalysisBy bonnie_bluExcellent introduction to slavery in the Roman world. Joshel also examines other slavery cultures throughout history; and explores the effects slavery had on slaves; slaveholders; and society. A must read for anyone who wants to try to understand how slavery could have existed in virtually all early cultures and into modern times.
