First published in 1972 under the title "Total War", "The Penguin History of the Second World War" was designed by its authors to show a rising generation why the Second World War happened and how it was conducted. In this bold feat of compression they give as much stress and space to political, soc[...]
A new edition of Peter Calvocoressi's classic survey of the global political scene. Lucid, authoritative, enlightening and wise, this is "the "book to read for those wishing to understand the political world we live in today.
- A classic work of narrative reference- Covers all the major politica[...]