Author

Publication

2002 - Vintage Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

198,750 words, Guess

Page Count

795 pages

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  • LibraryThing13812

Classifications

  • LCCD727 .B654 2000

Description

The 1930s were perhaps the seminal decade in twentieth-century history, a dark time of global depression that displaced millions, paralyzed the liberal democracies, gave rise to totalitarian regimes, and, ultimately, led to the Second World War. In this sweeping history, Piers Brendon brings the tragic, dismal days of the 1930s to life. From Stalinist pogroms to New Deal programs, Brendon re-creates the full scope of a slow international descent towards war. Offering perfect sketches of the players, riveting descriptions of major events and crises, and telling details from everyday life, he offers both a grand, rousing narrative and an intimate portrait of an era that make sense out of the fascinating, complicated, and profoundly influential years of the 1930s.

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Other Editions

  • The dark valley: a panorama of the 1930sVintage Books2002-01-01

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