{"title":"Donald Sommerville","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonald Sommerville offers detailed and engaging explorations into significant historical events, with a particular focus on military history. His works provide readers with thorough insights, often enriched by vivid illustrations and carefully researched narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of history and warfare, his books blend accessible storytelling with expert knowledge, making complex conflicts like World War II both informative and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"world-war-ii-complete-illustrated-history-of-by-donald-sommerville-9780754834823","title":"World War II, Complete Illustrated History of","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative book begins with the aftermath of World War I, when new political movements and grievances took shape. The main section of the book then covers the war in detail from the advance of Nazi forces across Europe to Operation Barbarossa, and from the battles in North Africa to the war in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife during this time for civilians and prisoners of war is also considered, as is the genocide of these years and the creation of weapons of mass destruction. The final chapter covers the themes which shaped the second half of the 20th century – the establishment of the Iron Curtain, decolonisation, and the reconstruction of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brutal history and sheer scope of World War II is well-served by this intelligent and wide-ranging illustrated account of the conflict, told in an accessible style that is perfect for both the general and specialist reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Reed Book Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712515211500,"sku":"9780754834823","price":44.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754834823-world-war-ii-complete-illustrated-history-of-1.jpg?v=1791857190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/donald-sommerville.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}