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Weinberg, Gerhard L.

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9780199688777: World War II: A Very Short Introduction
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ISBN 10: 019968877X ISBN 13: 9780199688777
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2014

Synopsis

In this Very Short Introduction, the eminent scholar Gerhard L. Weinberg explores one of the most important events in history. Examining the origins, course, and impact of the World War II -- through both the soldiers and the ordinary citizens who lived through it -- he considers the long-lasting impact it continues to have around the world.

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About the Author

Born in Hanover, Germany in 1928, Gerhard L. Weinberg spent from 1939 until September 1940 in England. He moved to the USA and in 1944. He worked on the War Documentation Project, establishing the project for microfilming and studying captured German documents. He has taught at the Universities of Kentucky, Michigan, and North Carolina, retiring in 1999. Weinberg has held numerous positions in professional organizations and has served on and chaired a number of US government advisory committees. His books have earned him a number of prizes, fellowships, and two honorary doctoral degrees.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
019968877X
ISBN 13 
9780199688777
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160
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  • 3.70 out of 5 stars
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