The Dark Valley

Name: The Dark Valley
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SKU: 9780712667142
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By Piers Brendon

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The Dark Valley by Piers Brendon offers a compelling look at the global landscape of the 1930s, a decade marked by turmoil and transformation. The book delves into the political, economic, and social upheavals that defined this period, exploring the rise of dictatorships and the drift towards World War II. Brendon's vivid narrative paints a comprehensive picture of how the events of this tumultuous decade shaped the course of history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the tumultuous events of the 1930s, a decade marked by economic crises, political upheavals, and the looming shadow of war. It offers an engaging narrative that vividly brings to life the interconnected global challenges and stories of this pivotal era, appealing to history enthusiasts who appreciate detailed and insightful analysis.

The Dark Valley

This overview of the 1930s is the story of the dark, dishonest decade, child of one world war and parent of the next, that determined the course of the 20th century. The book examines the great powers, and their leaders in the context of their age and looks at how people used to live.

A worldwide survey of the 1930s - popular history of breathtaking scho larship and scope.

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This overview of the 1930s is the story of the dark, dishonest decade, child of one world war and parent of the next, that determined the course of the 20th century.

The Dark Valley examines the great powers—USA, Germany, Italy, France, Britain, Japan, Spain, and Russia—and takes the reader through ten years dominated by the Great Depression and political turmoil, when promises of hope grew dim as unemployment, hardship, strife, and fear took over.

The leaders—Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao Tse-tung, and others—are examined, not in hindsight, but in the context of their age. The book also looks at how people used to live, what they wore, what food they ate, and the suffering they endured.

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The Dark Valley by Piers Brendon is praised for its compelling narrative and masterful writing style. Reviewers highlight Brendon's ability to transform a complex historical period into an engaging and cinematic account, comparable to reading a novel. The book is described as a literary triumph, filled with captivating detail, humour, and compassion, evoking a sense of excitement and offering a rich historical perspective on the 1930s.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712667142

Publisher: Vintage

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimlico

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 771g

Pages: 752

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Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Piers Brendon

About the Author

Piers Brendon is the author of more than a dozen books, including biographies of Churchill and Eisenhower, the best-selling Eminent Edwardians, the highly-acclaimed The Decline and Fall of the British Empire and, most recently, Eminent Elizabethans. He also writes for television and contributes frequently to the national press. Formerly Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre, he is a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.