World War II the Definitive Visual Guide

Название: World War II The Definitive Visual Guide
ISBN: 0241525683 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241525685
Издательство: Dorling Kindersley
Цена: 23760 T
Описание: Explore the history of the people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most destructive events in world history. If you're keen on military history and World War II, this book is for you. This complete visual guide covers the events leading up to the war, major military battles around the globe, and the aftermath and its effects on our world today.

Inside the pages of this chronological retelling, World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images and eyewitness accounts of people involved in the epic conflict. Discover:- Comprehensive and objective coverage of every major military conflict and its impact on the rest of the war, with vivid descriptions and first-person accounts- Biography spreads highlight major military and political figures such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin- Find out about key battles, political, and economic forces, and technological advances that influenced the course of the war- Packed with striking graphics - including rarely seen colour photographs- Cross-referencing appears throughout, with timelines and global maps establishing an overview of each year of the conflict- Features on everyday life in the war and the discovery of Holocaust concentration camps add to the wider picture- Gallery spreads displaying weapons, spy gear, and other equipment that defined the warRenowned military historian Richard Holmes authors this compelling military book which explores the key events, people, and equipment that defined the most destructive event in world history. Meet the key players of the war through thought-provoking profiles and eyewitness accounts - from national leaders making decisions to combatants on the front-line, and the civilians left behind.

Also explore definitive battles that altered the course of the war such as Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings. The complexities of World War II are displayed throughout this history book using photographs and rare colour images, international maps, easy-to-understand text, and detailed timelines to show events in unprecedented depth and detail. World War II: The Definitive Visual Guide provides an unparalleled account of this devastating conflict so we never forget and continue to learn from the past.

Автор: Dk
Название: Art: The Definitive Visual Guide
ISBN: 1405322438 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405322430
Издательство: Dorling Kindersley
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Цена: 26400.00 T
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Описание: A guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world. It helps you to bring a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world`s most influential paintings and sculptures and learn what you need to know about art history. It enables you to learn how to `read` composition, subject matter, technique and style as key paintings are examined.

Название: Bird: definitive visual guide
ISBN: 1405306335 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405306331
Издательство: Dorling Kindersley
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Цена: 26400.00 T
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Описание: From hummingbirds to monkey-eating eagles, this book is a celebration of birds, photographed and studied in their natural environments around the world. It explores the bird story: from their origins to bird watching locations, with information on flight, anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitat, migrations and life cycles.

Название: Music. The Definitive visual history
ISBN: 1409320790 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781409320791
Издательство: Dorling Kindersley
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Цена: 15400.00 T
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Описание: Tells the story of music from prehistory to the present day Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite musical style, but how did your top choice come about? Why did jazz go Latin, or blues influence rock? This title includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre.