The Second World War

ISBN : 2914230982The Second World War was the greatest conflict of all time, by reason of its planetary dimension and its duration, the ferocity and horrors that characterised it, and the political and philosophical upheaval that ensued. Sixty years on, the war still haunts our memories and weighs heavily on our consciences. Proof of this is manifest in the interest the public continues to express in that sombre period of our history. This new style of book offers the non-specialist reader a résumé, concentrating on the political, social and economic aspects of the war, and the psychology of the main actors, without losing sight of the major events and fighting. It is also a superb album containing 200 photographs, many hitherto unpublished, giving the reader direct access to the heart of history