The World at War

Richard Holmes

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The World at War

by Richard Holmes

2007

Ebury

661

9780091917517

0091917514

Description

The World at War is the definitive television work on the Second World War. It set out to tell the story of the war through the testimony of key participants - from civilians to ordinary soldiers, from statesmen to generals. First broadcast in 1973, the result was a unique and irreplaceable record since many of the eyewitnesses captured on film did not have long to live. The programme's producers committed hundreds of interview-hours to tape in its creation, but only a fraction of that material made it to the final cut. For more than 30 years the interviews have never been allowed to be published - until now. Highly respected historian and bestselling author Richard Holmes has skilfully woven this valuable original material into a compelling narrative, creating a truly phenomenal oral history of the Second World War.

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How many pages are in The World at War?

This edition of The World at War has approximately 661 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 World at War?

For most readers, The World at War typically takes between 13h 46m and 9h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 165,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 165,250 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 World at War?

The estimated word count for The World at War is approximately 165,250 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 World at War?

The World at War was written by Richard Holmes.

When was The World at War published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.