1939

Richard Overy

RRP: £12.99

Publisher: ALLEN LANE

Publication Date : 27/08/2009

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

In this dramatic account, acclaimed historian Richard Overy re-creates, hour by hour, the 10 days leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War. Using new material, he describes the diplomatic manoeuvring and impossible ultimatums, last-minute deals and terrible misjudgements which plunged Europe into war. 25th August 2009 marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of war, and this will be marked with a wide range of media coverage and publishing.

Publisher's description:

Offers an account of the last days of peace in 1939. This title presents the story in the capitals of Europe as politicians and the public braced themselves for a war that they feared might spell the end of European civilisation. It provides a defining moment in the history of the violent twentieth century.

ISBN: 9781846142642