Human Smoke: The Beginnings Of World War Ii, The End Of Civilization
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Nicholson Baker
Binding: Paperback
Published: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing on spine and cover.
Nicholson Baker's "Human Smoke" presents a groundbreaking work of non-fiction, offering a revisionist historical analysis of the events leading to World War II. This meticulously researched volume challenges the prevailing narrative, arguing that the global conflict was not an unavoidable outcome but rather the tragic result of missed opportunities for peace. Baker uncovers a wealth of primary source material from 1938 to 1941, detailing the diplomatic failures, political maneuvers, and media influences that shaped the era. It is a provocative and essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex origins of the war.
Author: Nicholson Baker
Binding: Paperback
Published: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing on spine and cover.
Nicholson Baker's "Human Smoke" presents a groundbreaking work of non-fiction, offering a revisionist historical analysis of the events leading to World War II. This meticulously researched volume challenges the prevailing narrative, arguing that the global conflict was not an unavoidable outcome but rather the tragic result of missed opportunities for peace. Baker uncovers a wealth of primary source material from 1938 to 1941, detailing the diplomatic failures, political maneuvers, and media influences that shaped the era. It is a provocative and essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complex origins of the war.