ebooks Theory and Practice in Essene Law by Aryeh Amihay in History

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From the rise of the Nazi party; through the bombing of Pearl Harbor; to the ultimate defeat of the Axis nations and the first chills of the Cold War; The Second World War: A Short History offers a completely comprehensive overview of the Second World War in one readable; compact volume. Alastair Parker deftly explores the causes of the war and why it lasted so long; how it was won and lost; and its consequences for humanity. The author traces the key events in both the European and Far Eastern theaters; outlining the strategies of the participants and the strengths and weaknesses of their fighting forces. Parker conveys a vivid picture of the features that distinguished the Second World War from any war that preceded it; including mobile warfare; widespread forced migration; the Holocaust; and strategic and nuclear bombing. Unlike many other histories of the war; this short history places the British and European involvement squarely in an international perspective; never shying away from raising difficult and fundamental questions about this monumental conflict. The Second World War presents an unprecedented short history; offering a sweeping survey of events that omits none of the drama that filled the years between 1939 and 1945. With intriguing photographs and a number of helpful maps; it is a fascinating and objective look at the central struggle of our times.