A World At Arms: A Global History Of World War Ii
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
When the world ignited in the most devastating conflict in human history, every nation, every ocean, and every continent became a theatre of war — A World at Arms by Gerhard L. Weinberg is the definitive single-volume account of that catastrophe. Spanning six continents and dozens of nations, this monumental work chronicles the full sweep of World War II — from its ideological origins in the rise of fascism and Japanese imperialism, through the titanic military campaigns of Europe and the Pacific, to the war's transformative aftermath. Weinberg marshals an extraordinary command of primary sources, including previously classified documents, to present a unified narrative that refuses to treat any theatre of war in isolation. A distinguished historian and a leading authority on Nazi Germany, Weinberg argues with compelling force that the war's outcome was never inevitable — that decisions made by individuals, from Hitler's catastrophic strategic blunders to the industrial resolve of the Allied powers, shaped the course of history at every turn. His prose is precise yet absorbing, carrying the gravity of scholarship without sacrificing readability. Rich in geopolitical analysis, operational detail, and human consequence, A World at Arms stands as an essential work of military and global history — one that challenges the reader to understand not just how the war was fought, but why it unfolded as it did, and what it truly cost the world.
Author: Gerhard L. Weinberg
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
When the world ignited in the most devastating conflict in human history, every nation, every ocean, and every continent became a theatre of war — A World at Arms by Gerhard L. Weinberg is the definitive single-volume account of that catastrophe. Spanning six continents and dozens of nations, this monumental work chronicles the full sweep of World War II — from its ideological origins in the rise of fascism and Japanese imperialism, through the titanic military campaigns of Europe and the Pacific, to the war's transformative aftermath. Weinberg marshals an extraordinary command of primary sources, including previously classified documents, to present a unified narrative that refuses to treat any theatre of war in isolation. A distinguished historian and a leading authority on Nazi Germany, Weinberg argues with compelling force that the war's outcome was never inevitable — that decisions made by individuals, from Hitler's catastrophic strategic blunders to the industrial resolve of the Allied powers, shaped the course of history at every turn. His prose is precise yet absorbing, carrying the gravity of scholarship without sacrificing readability. Rich in geopolitical analysis, operational detail, and human consequence, A World at Arms stands as an essential work of military and global history — one that challenges the reader to understand not just how the war was fought, but why it unfolded as it did, and what it truly cost the world.