{"product_id":"the-real-history-of-world-war-ii-a-new-look-at-the-past","title":"The Real History of World War II: A New Look at the Past","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a refreshingly fearless  colloquial voice  acclaimed historian Alan Axelrod recounts the key events of World War II with unflagging humanity  drama  and straightforward explanations of their significance  weaving a story as engrossing and multifaceted as a great novel. As with the series first entry  The Real History of World War II remains authoritative  non-academic  and appealingly designed with illustrations  maps  and more. Its a unique approach that makes this enormous saga understandable to every reader  and favors gripping storytelling over a strictly dry and plodding chronological account. Axelrod brings you right into every theater of the war  one by one  capturing all its most compelling events before moving on to the next. If  today  we see World War II as a titanic clash of good and evil  Axelrod effortlessly looks beyond this schism  putting facts above political interpretation in order to uncover the conflicts roots and ramifications. He concisely explores the wars ideological  nationalistic  and economic causes; probes the motivation of those involved  including Hitler  Mussolini  Stalin  Churchill  FDR  and Truman; and looks at its enduring political  global  social  and technological legacy. Youll be able to understand the tragic legacy of Versailles  the full repercussions of the blitzkrieg  exactly what happened in the Holocaust  and why  in Japan  the war was less associated with one individual than with an ongoing militaristic and imperialist movement. In addition  this enlightening volume provides a concise narrative of the entire course of the struggle  which unfolded simultaneously in many places  thoroughly engulfing the world. The fresh insights and forthright analyses  the sidebars on such subjects as trivia and alternative histories  the eyewitness testimony and quotes  and the revealing  edgy attitude make this a pleasure to read like having an enjoyable conversation with a favorite teacher. History truly comes alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965089116213,"sku":"ByrdShop_1402740905","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781402740909.jpg?v=1770488416","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-real-history-of-world-war-ii-a-new-look-at-the-past","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}