Backs To The Wall: The Heroic Story Of The People Of London During World War II

Backs To The Wall: The Heroic Story Of The People Of London During World War II

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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: Leonard Mosley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discolouration to pages edges from foxing.

Leonard Mosley's "Backs To The Wall" is a gripping work of historical non-fiction that chronicles the extraordinary resilience and courage of Londoners during the relentless bombing campaigns of World War II. This vivid account details the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of ordinary citizens as they faced the Blitz, rationing, and constant threat, illustrating their unwavering spirit amidst unprecedented adversity. The narrative presents a powerful testament to human endurance and community solidarity in a time of profound crisis. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the social history of wartime Britain and the indomitable will of a city under siege.

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Description

Author: Leonard Mosley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discolouration to pages edges from foxing.

Leonard Mosley's "Backs To The Wall" is a gripping work of historical non-fiction that chronicles the extraordinary resilience and courage of Londoners during the relentless bombing campaigns of World War II. This vivid account details the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of ordinary citizens as they faced the Blitz, rationing, and constant threat, illustrating their unwavering spirit amidst unprecedented adversity. The narrative presents a powerful testament to human endurance and community solidarity in a time of profound crisis. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the social history of wartime Britain and the indomitable will of a city under siege.