The Second World War
Martin Gilbert
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The Second World War
Published
2014
Publisher
Casa da Palavra
Pages
1274
ISBN-13
9788577344666
Description
Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill, here offers a complete history of World War II. It began with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. By the time it came to an end on V-J Day --August 14, 1945 -- it had involved every major power and become global in its reach. In the final accounting, it would turn out to be, in both human terms and material resources, the costliest war in history, taking the lives of forty million people. With unparalleled scholarship and breadth of vision, Gilbert weaves together all of the war's aspects -- the political, the military, the diplomatic, and, not least, the civilian -- charting an almost day-by-day account of the terrible progress of the war's juggernaut of death and destruction. Through it all, his aim is to show what happened, not from the point of view of any one of the warring nations but from a global perspective. The result is the first total history of this global war, a work that is both a treasure trove of information and a gripping dramatic narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Second World War?
This edition of The Second World War has approximately 1274 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Second World War?
For most readers, The Second World War typically takes between 26h 33m and 17h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 318,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 21h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 43 days • Estimated word count: 318,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Second World War?
The estimated word count for The Second World War is approximately 318,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Second World War?
The Second World War was written by Martin Gilbert.
When was The Second World War published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.