Why War?

(Author) Richard Overy
Format: Hardcover
£22.00 Price: £17.30 (21% off)
In Stock
Generally dispatched in 1 to 2 days

Why has war been a consistent presence throughout the human past? A leading historian explains through rich examples and keen insight.

Information
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241567609
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
June 27, 2024

Richard Overy

Richard Overy is a British historian known for his extensive research on World War II. He has written numerous acclaimed works on the subject, including "The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945" and "Why the Allies Won." Overy's writing style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and thorough analysis of historical events. His works have had a significant impact on the study of military history and have helped to shape our understanding of the Second World War. One of his most famous works, "The Dictators: Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia," examines the rise and rule of totalitarian regimes in Europe during the 20th century. Overy's contributions to literature have earned him recognition as one of the leading authorities on the history of World War II.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

Rain of Ruin

Rain of Ruin

Tokyo, Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan

Richard Overy
Paperback
Published: 2026
Why War?

Why War?

Overy Richard, Richard Overy
Paperback
Published: 2025
Rain of Ruin

Rain of Ruin

Tokyo, Hiroshima and the Surrender of Japan

Richard Overy
Hardcover
Published: 2025
Historical Atlas of the Third Reich

Historical Atlas of the Third Reich

Richard Overy
Paperback
Published: 2025
Blood and Ruins

Blood and Ruins

The Great Imperial War, 1931-1945

Richard Overy
Paperback
Published: 2023
The Oxford History of World War II

The Oxford History of World War II

Richard Overy
Paperback
Published: 2023
The Queen

The Queen

100 Years, 100 Stories

Michelle Morgan
Hardcover
Published: 2026
The Science of Everything

The Science of Everything

1

Rebecca Lewis-Oakes
Hardcover
Published: 2026
Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg

Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler

Sinclair McKay
Paperback
Published: 2026
The Nazi Mind

The Nazi Mind

Twelve Warnings From History

Laurence Rees
Paperback
Published: 2026
Operation Paperclip

Operation Paperclip

Nazi Scientists in America

Annie Jacobsen
Paperback
Published: 2026
The Death of Trotsky

The Death of Trotsky

The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin’s Greatest Enemy

Josh Ireland
Hardcover
Published: 2026