Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Second World War The Second World War Antony Beevor Over the past two decades, Antony Beevor has established himself as one of the world's premier historians of WWII. His multi-award winning books have included Stalingrad and The Fall of Berlin 1945. … OL16521912W
The Fall of Berlin, 1945 The Fall of Berlin, 1945 Antony Beevor The Red Army's invasion of Berlin in January 1945 was one of the most terrifying examples of fire and sword in history. Frenzied by terrible memories of Wehrmacht and SS brutality, the Russians wreak… OL1881603W
Crete Crete Antony Beevor "The bestselling author of Stalingrad and D-Day vividly reconstructs the epic WWII struggle for Crete--reissued with a new introduction. Nazi Germany expected its airborne attack on Crete in 1941 to … OL1881608W
The Spanish Civil War The Spanish Civil War Antony Beevor An account of one of the Spanish Civil War, with new material gleaned from the Russian archives and numerous other sources, this brisk and accessible book, provides a balanced and penetrating perspec… OL1881609W
Paris after the Liberation Paris after the Liberation Antony Beevor,Artemis Cooper,Artemis Cooper In this brilliant synthesis of social, political, and cultural history, Antony Beevor and Artemis Cooper present a vivid and compelling portrayal of the City of Lights after its liberation. Paris bec… OL1881610W
The mystery of Olga Chekhova The mystery of Olga Chekhova Antony Beevor Olga Chekhova was a stunning Russian beauty and a famous Nazi-era film actress who Hitler counted among his friends; she was also the niece of Anton Chekhov. After fleeing Bolshevik Moscow for Berlin… OL1881621W