Prelude to War - World War II
by Elson, Robert T.
Series: World War II Published by : Time-Life Books (New York) Physical details: 216 p ISBN:0783557132. ISSN:978078355 Year: 1977| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 940.5 Els (Browse shelf) | Available | Book Fund | 45957 |
"A peace resting on quicksand" --
The Soviet spectre --
A new breed of Caesars --
Convulsion in the Far East --
Downfall of a feeble league --
Dress rehearsal in Spain --
One minute to midnight --
Picture essays: When the shooting stopped --
Killing ground in Russia --
The uneasy respite --
Dizzy, decadent Berlin --
Deadly game of make believe --
The theatrics of power --
Samurai slash at China --
Rome's new legionaries --
The Nazis' seductive rituals --
The first big take-over.
Seven chapters and picture essays describe conditions and situations contributing to the beginning of World War II.
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