It was the pivotal event of the 20th century, the last world war, and the culmination of long-running animosities and aggression. Nothing about our 21st-century world can be understood without reference to World War II. And now, the entire scope of World War II is within reach in this landmark multivolume publication.
Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, is senior fellow in military history for ABC-CLIO and the author or editor of more than 40 books and encyclopedias, many of which have been recognized by awards. Priscilla Mary Roberts, PhD, is an associate professor of history and Honorary Director of the Centre of American Studies at the University of Hong Kong. She spent 2003 as a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. She was the assistant editor of ABC-CLIO's Encyclopedia of the Korean War.
"Researchers delving into the enormous wealth of published information on World War II will be deeply grateful for the publication of this monumental five-volume work. In turning his immense editorial talents to the largest of all 20th-century wars, [Tucker] has produced a tour de force. The result is an exceptional reference tool that easily transcends recent one-volume works." - Library Journal, Starred Review "Tucker ... and five assistant editors have compiled an impressive reference of over 1,500 alphabetical entries, supplemented with maps and a volume of primary documents... Care has been taken to achieve a global focus, with entries covering aspects of all theaters of the war." - Reference & Research Book News "The essays, maps, and articles are easily accessible and written in a very readable style. This encyclopedia would be a welcome addition to high school libraries, and a must for both public and academic libraries. Recommended." - Library Media Connection "This new ABC-CLIO encyclopedia reflects more recent research and writing than those published in previous decades. Recommended. All levels." - Choice "Sturdily bound with good quality, acid-free paper and clear, cleanly printed type, this title deserves careful consideration from any library serving patrons interested in the Second World War." - American Reference Books Annual "The Encyclopedia of World War II: A Political, Social, and Military History will find a welcome home in public, academic, and high school libraries. Serious students, casual readers, and World War II buffs alike will enjoy thumbing through these pages. Comprehensive and informed by the latest scholarship, this encyclopedia will be a standard reference work in the area for a variety of audiences." - Against the Grain - -
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