How We Saw the War: 1939–45 Through New Zealand Eyes by Ron Palenski
$39.00
A richly illustrated New Zealand history of the Second World War, told through the newspapers, broadcasts and public reports that shaped how people at home understood the conflict as it unfolded. Ron Palenski follows the war from the declaration in 1939 through campaigns in North Africa, the Pacific, Italy, the air and at sea, while also covering life on the home front.
Published by Hachette New Zealand in 2009, this substantial large-format volume includes extensive historical photographs, bibliographical references and an index.
Author: Ron Palenski
Format: Large-format hardcover with dust jacket
Publisher: Hachette New Zealand / Hodder Moa
Publication year: 2009
ISBN: 9781869711559
Pages: 400
Condition: Used, very good. The dust jacket shows light surface rubbing and minor handling wear. The hardcover and interior appear clean and sound.
Book details
- Authors
- Ron Palenski
- Publisher
- Hachette New Zealand / Hodder Moa
- Language
- en
- Binding
- Large-format hardcover with dust jacket
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, HISTORY, NON-FICTION BOOKS, NZ BOOKS, NZ NON FICTION
Type: NZ NON FICTION
Category: @SHOPFLOOR, BOOKS, CUBE004, HARDCOVER, HISTORY, ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, MILITARY HISTORY, NEW ZEALAND, NEW ZEALAND HISTORY, NZ BOOKS, NZ NON FICTION, RON PALENSKI, SECOND WORLD WAR, WORLD WAR II
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