The World War Two Reader (Paperback)

Gordon Martel

ISBN 10: 0415224039 / ISBN 13: 9780415224031

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2004

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Paperback. From highly respected field academic Gordon Martel, The World War Two Reader is a rare work that provides a complete and up-to-date overview of the recent historiography on World War Two.Huge in scope, both geographically and thematically, this excellent reader examines twenty-one articles by some of the best known and most innovative scholars in the field. Taking a global approach, Martel discusses all aspects of the war including:the military aspectthe political and strategic backdropideologygender and womens rolesthe home frontsocial aspects.Including a comprehensive introduction, chronology, guides to key terms and figures, and introductions to chapters providing context and historiographical background, The World War Two Reader provides wide ranging and innovative reading for all students of the history of the modern world. From highly respected field academic Gordon Martel, The World War Two Reader is a rare reader that provides a complete and up-to-date overview of the recent historiography on World War Two. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World War Two Reader (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415224039
• ISBN 13: 9780415224031
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From highly respected field academic Gordon Martel, The World War Two Reader is a rare work that provides a complete and up-to-date overview of the recent historiography on World War Two.

Huge in scope, both geographically and thematically, this excellent reader examines twenty-one articles by some of the best known and most innovative scholars in the field. Taking a global approach, Martel discusses all aspects of the war including:

• the military aspect
• the political and strategic backdrop
• ideology
• gender and women’s roles
• the home front
• social aspects.

Including a comprehensive introduction, chronology, guides to key terms and figures, and introductions to chapters providing context and historiographical background, The World War Two Reader provides wide ranging and innovative reading for all students of the history of the modern world.

About the Author

Gordon Martel is Professor and Chair of History at the University of North British Columbia. His books for Routledge include Origins of the Second World War Reconsidered (1999) and American Foreign Relations Reconsidered: 1890-1993 (1994).