Luton At War
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A compelling work of local history, Luton At War chronicles the experiences of the English town of Luton during the tumultuous years of the Second World War, drawing on contemporary reporting and firsthand accounts compiled by The Luton News. The narrative details the impact of wartime on the town's civilian population, documenting air raids, rationing, industrial contributions to the war effort, and the resilience of ordinary men and women on the home front. Written with the immediacy of journalism and the depth of historical record, it presents an intimate portrait of a community united under extraordinary pressure. A valuable piece of regional history, it illustrates how the war shaped not just the nation, but the streets, factories, and families of one specific British town.
Author: The Luton News
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Home Counties Newspapers Ltd
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A compelling work of local history, Luton At War chronicles the experiences of the English town of Luton during the tumultuous years of the Second World War, drawing on contemporary reporting and firsthand accounts compiled by The Luton News. The narrative details the impact of wartime on the town's civilian population, documenting air raids, rationing, industrial contributions to the war effort, and the resilience of ordinary men and women on the home front. Written with the immediacy of journalism and the depth of historical record, it presents an intimate portrait of a community united under extraordinary pressure. A valuable piece of regional history, it illustrates how the war shaped not just the nation, but the streets, factories, and families of one specific British town.