Histories of the Unexpected: World War II

Name: Histories of the Unexpected: World War II
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786497758
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By Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis

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Summary

Histories of the Unexpected: World War II uncovers surprising and often overlooked aspects of the Second World War, diving into unusual and intriguing angles. The authors, Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis, reveal unique stories and connections that offer a fresh perspective on the global conflict, portraying it through unexpected themes and ideas. This book aims to engage and enlighten by illuminating the war in a way that stands apart from traditional histories.
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Explore the surprising angles and unexpected connections within World War II, all crafted by history experts. This book delivers unique insights into the conflict by revealing lesser-known stories and intriguing details, making history both engaging and enlightening for enthusiasts and casual readers alike.

Histories of the Unexpected: World War II

In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.

Description

At Histories of the Unexpected, we believe that everything has a history - even the most unexpected of subjects - and that everything links together in unexpected ways.

We believe that the history of the itch, the history of crawling, the history of clouds, or of lightning or of zombies or zebras or holes or perfume or rubbish or mustard - all have fascinating histories of their own.

Histories of the Unexpected not only presents a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveals the everyday world around us as never before.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Histories of the Unexpected: World War II receives praise for presenting history in an unexpected and engaging manner. Reviewers commend its irreverent and witty approach, highlighting its wealth of extraordinary connections and fascinating trivia. The book is described as an entertaining exploration of history's surprising twists and complexities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786497758

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: Integrated images

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 321g

Pages: 208

Collections

Dr Sam Willis Education & Reference European History Featured Global History History & Military Military History New to Book Hero Non-Fiction Professor James Daybell

About the Author

Dr Sam Willis is one of the country's best-known historians. His work takes him on adventures all over the world. He has made twelve TV series for the BBC and National Geographic, including The Silk Road, and has written fourteen books, most recently The Struggle for Sea Power: The Royal Navy vs the World, 1775-1782 and The Spanish Armada, a Ladybird Expert Book.

James Daybell is Professor of Early Modern British History at the University of Plymouth and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has written eight books and has appeared in a number of historical BBC TV documentaries.