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World War II: A History in Documents illustrates the major themes and issues of the Second World War, including its causes, course, and consequences. Paying attention to both the European and Pacific Theatersas well as to homefront and battle front issuesauthor James H. Madison blends discussions of diplomacy and strategy with insights into the lives of ordinary people around the world, including factory workers, soldiers, mothers, propagandists, political leaders, and survivors.Set in thoughtful contexts, these powerful and telling documents encourage students to compare different nations and cultures at war and to think critically about twentieth century history. The documents include such diverse items as American political cartoons, combat memoirs of American GIs, a call for Canadian women war workers, popular American songs, an interview with a Tuskegee Airman, Eisenhower's DDay message, Russian propaganda posters, the diary of a German teenager, a memoir of JapaneseAmerican internment, a painting of an Australian bomber crew, newspaperman Ernie Pyle's reports to the home front, the last letter from a Japanese kamikaze pilot, and testimonies of Holocaust survivors.World War II: A History in Documents includes a picture essay on propaganda posters and numerous graphics (posters, photographs, maps, etc.) throughout, which also serve as documents. Offering a global and multifaceted perspective of World War II, this diverse collection of textual and visual documents is ideal for undergraduate courses in World War II and military history.
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- Q: What are the main themes covered in 'World War II: A History in Documents'? A: The book illustrates major themes of World War II, including its causes, course, and consequences, while addressing issues from both the European and Pacific theaters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'World War II: A History in Documents' is James H. Madison.
- Q: What kind of documents can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes a diverse range of documents such as political cartoons, combat memoirs, interviews, propaganda posters, and personal testimonies from various perspectives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, it is ideal for undergraduate courses in World War II and military history, providing a multifaceted perspective on the war.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'World War II: A History in Documents' published? A: The book was published on November 13, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include visual aids? A: Yes, it features numerous graphics, including posters, photographs, and maps that serve as documents.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'World War II: A History in Documents'.
- Q: In what condition is the book sold? A: The book is sold in new condition.