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A History Of The Twentieth Century, Volume Ii: 19331951
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Volume Two Of Martin Gilbert'S Threevolume Narrative History Of The Century Charts The Years 1933 To 1960. It Begins As Roosevelt Embarks On The New Deal And Ends As Kennedy Is Elected To The Presidency. The Opening Chapters Cover The Turmoil That Proceeded World War Ii: The Depression, The Spanish Civil War, The Japanese Aggression In China, And The Relentless Spread Of Nazi Power. Worldwar Ii Dominates The Middle Section Of The Volumeas It Dominated The Lives Of Those Who Lived Through The Period. And In The Postwar Chapters, Gilbert Examines The Imposition Of The Iron Curtain And The Growth Of The Cold War, The Berlin Blockade, And Eventually Dwarfing So Much Else, The Nuclear Confrontation. Nationalism Remains A Feature Of This Volume As It Was Of The Last With The Emergence Of The Third World As The European Empires Collapse, First In Asia And Then In Africa.As In The First Volume, Influential Art, Literature, And Music, As Well As Epidemics And Natural Disasters, All Have Their Place. Many Of The Events Described Are Seen Through The Eyes And Words Of Those Who Were Present. The Author Has Combed An Incredibly Wide Array Of Sources To Bring To The Reader A Vivid Picture Of The Life, Death, Patterns, And Flavors Of The Middle Part Of The Century.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of the Twentieth Century, Volume II: 1933-1951'? A: This volume primarily focuses on the events from 1933 to 1951, covering significant occurrences like the New Deal, World War II, and the onset of the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Martin Gilbert, a renowned historian known for his detailed historical narratives.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 932 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'A History of the Twentieth Century, Volume II: 1933-1951' published? A: It was published on January 20, 1999.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of the book.
- Q: Does this volume include personal accounts of historical events? A: Yes, the book includes descriptions of events seen through the eyes and words of those who experienced them.
- Q: What historical periods does this volume cover? A: It covers the period from the New Deal in 1933 to the election of Kennedy in 1961, emphasizing World War II and the postwar era.
- Q: Are there any additional themes explored in this book? A: Yes, themes such as nationalism, art, literature, music, and significant global events like epidemics and natural disasters are also explored.