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Explore the Tower of Skulls, an essential book for history enthusiasts and WWII scholars. This compelling narrative by award-winning historian Richard B. Frank delves into the cataclysmic events of 1937, documenting Japan's aggressive expansion into China and the resulting devastation. Covering a pivotal era that affected half of the world's population, the book provides a thorough examination of battles that changed the course of history. With 784 pages of rich archival research and newly uncovered evidence, Frank masterfully outlines the intricate connections between these historical conflicts and their significant 21st-century impacts. Whether you're searching for a scholarly resource or a captivating read on World War II's eastern front, the Tower of Skulls is a powerful addition to your collection. This volume, the first in a trilogy, sets the stage for understanding the essential narratives of war and its enduring legacies. Enhance your bookshelf with this brand-new edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2021. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this item, with delivery expected within six weeks. *Note that once your order for this fascinating read is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393541366
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 784
Description:
In 1937, the swath of the globe east from India to the Pacific Ocean enclosed half the world's population. Japan's onslaught into China that year unleashed a tidal wave of events that fundamentally transformed this region and killed about twenty-five million people. This extraordinary World War II narrative vividly portrays the battles across this entire region and links those struggles on many levels with their profound twenty-first-century legacies. In this first volume of a trilogy, award-winning historian Richard B. Frank draws on rich archival research and recently discovered documentary evidence to tell an epic story that gave birth to the world we live in now.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393541366
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 784
Description:
In 1937, the swath of the globe east from India to the Pacific Ocean enclosed half the world's population. Japan's onslaught into China that year unleashed a tidal wave of events that fundamentally transformed this region and killed about twenty-five million people. This extraordinary World War II narrative vividly portrays the battles across this entire region and links those struggles on many levels with their profound twenty-first-century legacies. In this first volume of a trilogy, award-winning historian Richard B. Frank draws on rich archival research and recently discovered documentary evidence to tell an epic story that gave birth to the world we live in now.