{"product_id":"the-second-world-war-hardcover-by-james-holland","title":"The Second World War Hardcover by James Holland","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                        \n                            \n                                \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                \u003cul\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eMichael Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2023-10-31)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e336\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9780241601327\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e1213.38\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9.94 x 7.87 x 1.23\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                                \u003cbr\u003e\n                                \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the story of the Second World War brought to life in full colour by renowned historian James Holland and award-winning artist Keith Burns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fully immersive experience. A comprehensive yet fast-paced and gripping insight into the Second World War. Not just accessible, but riveting. An absolute pleasure to read' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGET HISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A ground-breaking collaboration between bestselling historian James Holland and award-winning artist Keith Burns presents the war in full colour, bringing the text vividly to life' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHISTORY OF WAR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the great cities of Europe to the jungles of Burma, and from the deserts of North Africa to the remote islands of the South Pacific and the freezing waters of the Arctic, the Second World War touched every continent and ocean on the planet. And from the Blitzkrieg to the atom bomb, the fighting fuelled new technological development on land, at sea and in the air at a ferocious pace. Our future was forged by war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining compelling personal stories with a clear and accessible appreciation of the strategic and operational battle for supremacy between the Allies and the Axis powers, bestselling historian James Holland weaves an irresistible narrative, with \u003cb\u003eover 250 illustrations by acclaimed artist\u003c\/b\u003e Keith Burns, commissioned specially for this project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, they bring events in \u003ci\u003eThe Second World War: An Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e to life with stunning drama and dynamism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver five years in the making, their groundbreaking collaboration has produced a unique and unforgettable account of the most extraordinary events the world has ever seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gripping text, masterful imagery and touching personal stories make this a must-buy for anyone with an interest in World War Two' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCLASSIC MILITARY VEHICLES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A bold attempt to expand the market for military history . . . aimed at a general reader who wants to get an overall grasp of a massive subject . . . this is an impressive achievement' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKBRUNCH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n                                \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                                \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Holland\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories he has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, We Have of Making You Talk, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew's University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Burns\u003c\/b\u003e is an award winning aviation artist and commercial illustrator. He has illustrated comics for the past decade, his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis, \u003ci\u003eJohnny Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue\u003c\/i\u003e being the most recent. In 2012 he joined the Guild of Aviation Artists. In 2015 he won the Messier Dowty award for best acrylic painting in show, and in 2016 he was made a full member of the Guild, had his first solo exhibition at the RAF Club in London and won Aviation Painting of the\u003cbr\u003eYear. He has produced commissions for the RAF, the Army, the Imperial War Museum and Forces Charities. Over the last few years Keith has supplied art for various stamp collections for Jersey Post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                            \n                        \n                        \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43365835505825,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780241601327","price":57.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/products\/9780241601327.jpg?v=1698693474","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/the-second-world-war-hardcover-by-james-holland","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}