The Second World War (Six-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1948
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Aging or marking
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Black cloths with bumping on corners and spines. Faded and worn DJ with some silverfish damage. Foxing on endpapers and page edges. Otherwise text is clean with all fold-out maps intact.
Winston S. Churchill’s The Second World War is a monumental six-volume historical account published between 1948 and 1954 by Cassell. This series provides an extensive narrative of the global conflict, offering Churchill’s firsthand perspective as a wartime leader. The first volume, The Gathering Storm (1948, 1st ed.), explores the events leading up to the war, detailing the failures of appeasement and the rise of Nazi Germany. Their Finest Hour (1949, 1st ed.) focuses on Britain’s struggle during the early years, including the Battle of Britain and Churchill’s leadership in rallying the nation. The Grand Alliance (1950, 1st ed.) covers the formation of the Allied coalition and the turning points of the war, while The Hinge of Fate (1951, 1st ed.) examines the critical shifts in momentum, including the entry of the United States and the battles in North Africa. Closing the Ring (1952, 1st ed.) delves into the final phases of the war, highlighting the strategic decisions that led to the downfall of the Axis powers. The final volume, Triumph and Tragedy (1954, 1st ed.), reflects on the war’s conclusion, the surrender of Germany and Japan, and the emerging Cold War tensions. Churchill’s work is not only a detailed historical record but also a deeply personal account, shaped by his experiences and insights as Britain’s Prime Minister during the conflict. The series remains a definitive resource for understanding World War II, blending political analysis, military strategy, and personal reflection.
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1948
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Aging or marking
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Black cloths with bumping on corners and spines. Faded and worn DJ with some silverfish damage. Foxing on endpapers and page edges. Otherwise text is clean with all fold-out maps intact.
Winston S. Churchill’s The Second World War is a monumental six-volume historical account published between 1948 and 1954 by Cassell. This series provides an extensive narrative of the global conflict, offering Churchill’s firsthand perspective as a wartime leader. The first volume, The Gathering Storm (1948, 1st ed.), explores the events leading up to the war, detailing the failures of appeasement and the rise of Nazi Germany. Their Finest Hour (1949, 1st ed.) focuses on Britain’s struggle during the early years, including the Battle of Britain and Churchill’s leadership in rallying the nation. The Grand Alliance (1950, 1st ed.) covers the formation of the Allied coalition and the turning points of the war, while The Hinge of Fate (1951, 1st ed.) examines the critical shifts in momentum, including the entry of the United States and the battles in North Africa. Closing the Ring (1952, 1st ed.) delves into the final phases of the war, highlighting the strategic decisions that led to the downfall of the Axis powers. The final volume, Triumph and Tragedy (1954, 1st ed.), reflects on the war’s conclusion, the surrender of Germany and Japan, and the emerging Cold War tensions. Churchill’s work is not only a detailed historical record but also a deeply personal account, shaped by his experiences and insights as Britain’s Prime Minister during the conflict. The series remains a definitive resource for understanding World War II, blending political analysis, military strategy, and personal reflection.