{"product_id":"the-second-world-war-volume-i-the-gathering-storm","title":"The Second World War: Volume I - The Gathering Storm","description":"This volume provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Second World War, focusing on the political and military developments from 1919 to 1939. It explores the rise of Nazi Germany, the failure of the League of Nations, and the policy of appeasement adopted by European powers. The book also covers the early stages of the war, known as the \"Twilight War,\" from September 1939 to May 1940. Through a combination of personal insights and historical analysis, the author offers a comprehensive overview of the factors that contributed to the outbreak of the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1950, Third Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding of book is loose. Some foxing, stains, and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Some foxing and a tear at the bottom of the spine, with severe fading and heavily tarnished gilt. Moderate tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers and slight on some pages. Pages are clean of annotations with moderate tanning around margins. Inserts are intact with slight foxing. No dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well Read","brand":"Thryft x Books for Charity","offers":[{"title":"Well Read","offer_id":50749832397081,"sku":"ON.VB.1458","price":32.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/0598\/4849\/files\/AgAD1RMAAuZ-2FQ_processed.png?v=1746601237","url":"https:\/\/thryft.sbs\/products\/the-second-world-war-volume-i-the-gathering-storm","provider":"Thryft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}