The World War Two Reader (Routledge Readers in History)

The World War Two Reader (Routledge Readers in History)

<P>From highly respected field academic Gordon Martel, <EM>The World War Two Reader</EM> is a rare work that provides a complete and up-to-date overview of the recent historiography on World War Two.</P> <P>Huge in scope, both geographically and thematically, this excellent reader examines twenty-one articles by some of the best known and most innovative scholars in the field. Taking a global approach, Martel discusses all aspects of the war including:</P> <UL> <LI>the military aspect</LI> <LI>the political and strategic backdrop</LI> <LI>ideology</LI> <LI>gender and women’s roles</LI> <LI>the home front</LI> <LI>social aspects.</LI></UL> <P>Including a comprehensive introduction, chronology, guides to key terms and figures, and introductions to chapters providing context and historiographical background, <EM>The World War Two Reader</EM> provides wide ranging and innovative reading for all students of the history of the modern world. </P>