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Looks at world history during the time between the First and Second World wars.

Product Description: Originally published in 1980 and still the best one-volume aerial history of World War II, Richard Overy’s classic work remains profound and highly origi-nal. Far from just an account of the various air battles, Professor Overy treats the air war as a complex and fascinating historical web, woven out of grand strategy, economic mobilization, the recruitment of science, and the nature of leadership and training...read more

An analytical study of the dictatorships of Hitler and Stalin discusses their public images in comparison with their private personalities, their ascents to power, their creations of extermination camps and the Soviet Gulag, and the massive wars that marked their rules. 13,000 first printing.

The historian and author of Russia's War introduces readers to the high-level Nazi leaders captured by the Allies at the end of the war, and the people who interviewed them. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

A master historian explores the battle in the skies over England in a shrewd analysis of every element of the invasion of England during World War II, including a look at the men and the machines on both sides who fought, the tactics they employed, and the miltaryleaders and their strategies. (view table of contents)

Product Description: His success as Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, President of the Reichstag, and Prime Minister of Prussia, secured Goering's future as Hitler's designated successor. This major biography takes you to Hitler's inner circle, and inside one its most powerful, fascinating and complex members...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This fascinating atlas features over 200 full-colour illustrations and photographs and over 120 thematic maps, which provide a visual exploration of the major events and themes of the 20th century. Learn all about modern history with its informative text, detailed maps, and colourful charts...read more

Product Description: This most definitive volume of world history to date contains a visual narrative that covers history from the origins of mankind to the present day in 128 comprehensive double-page spreads. This highly acclaimed atlas contains more than 600 innovative maps, color photographs, illustrations, a 300,000 word narrative, a 7,500-entry index, and a 100,000-word glossary of individuals, peoples, events, and treaties...read more

Charts the rise and fall of Hitler's Nazi state with maps, timelines, and essays

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Product Description: Energetic, callous, ruthless and revelling in his egotism Hermann Goering, Hitler's loyal supporter, was not the corrupt and indolent buccaneer of legend but played a central and serious role in the Third Reich.