World War Two was a war of rapid and far-reaching conquest and movement; and a good sense of world geography is essential to grasping its magnitude and sweep. The Concise Historical Atlas of World War Two: The Geography of Conflict consists of 50 full-color maps that vividly convey not only the key military battles and campaigns but also the cultural and political geography of the war. Each map covers a significant phase of World War Two and is accompanied by an adjacent page of explanatory text that clarifies the shifting frontiers and populations of the region represented. These descriptions explain features of the conflict in question; describe changes in circumstances and the movements of battles; contextualize the events; and suggest longer-term consequences of campaigns. Offering a vivid summary of the war over space and time; this unique; full-color atlas covers all theatres of the war. It is ideal for courses on World War Two; American and European history in the twentieth century; U.S. political and military history; and world history. It is also a fascinating resource for anyone interested in the sprawling landscape of the Second World War.
#823568 in Books Oxford University Press; USA 2007-08-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x 1.10 x 9.10l; 1.54 #File Name: 0195172302512 pages
Review
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding WorkBy Charles JacobsenUnfamiliar with the conflict? This is your book. Very engaging; well-written; and appears unbiased. Lesch provides citations at the end of each chapter; and excerpts from related historical documents (in other words; it's not just another popular history book for casual reading). Thought it was a better read than History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Bickerton.I would have liked to see more maps; but I realize this is pricey for the publisher. The maps and images that were in the text were good and helpful. I think a new edition should also be published soon; this book only covers events up through 2006.Unlike some other history books; this book is written to be READ; not to sit on your coffee table for a casual; uninspiring thumb-through.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Not As Easy to Read as other Reviewers ClaimBy Paul E. ScholteIf you are a graduate level reader/researcher and you want to spend A LOT of time getting to a full understanding of the topic; this is a marvelously detailed and logically approached treatment of the Arab-Israeli conflict. If; however; you do not want 1000 words of detail where 500 will do; this is not your book. A better choice is the admittedly too-brief Harms and Ferry treatment of the subject. While HF are too brief; they treat the subject fairly; and it is much easier to quickly come to understanding of the conflict. Just be sure and ignore their weak treatment of the origin of the nation of Israel.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy M. KennedyThis is a very informative work on the history of the conflict that is very easy to read. It is packed with primary documents that are helpful in understanding the evolution of the conflict. The author uses endnotes at the end of each chapter making it easy to check references. I would recommend this to anyone; from novice to expert; who is interested in the topic.
