World War II: Infographics
Infographics
Published on 29. August 2019
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-500-02292-4 (ISBN)
Description
The mass of available data about World War II has never been as large as it is now, yet it has become increasingly complicated to interpret it in a meaningful way. Packed with cleverly designed graphics, charts and diagrams, World War II: Infographics offers a new approach by telling the story of the conflict visually.
Encompassing the conflict from its roots to its aftermath, more than 50 themes are treated in great detail, ranging from the rise of the Far Right in pre-war Europe and mass mobilization, to evolving military tactics and technology and the financial and human cost of the conflict. Throughout, the shifting balance of power between the Axis and the Allies and the global nature of the war and its devastation are made strikingly clear.
Original, accessible and fascinating, World War II: Infographics will delight history buffs, graphic design aficionados, and everyone seeking an overview of the war that shaped the world as we know it.
Encompassing the conflict from its roots to its aftermath, more than 50 themes are treated in great detail, ranging from the rise of the Far Right in pre-war Europe and mass mobilization, to evolving military tactics and technology and the financial and human cost of the conflict. Throughout, the shifting balance of power between the Axis and the Allies and the global nature of the war and its devastation are made strikingly clear.
Original, accessible and fascinating, World War II: Infographics will delight history buffs, graphic design aficionados, and everyone seeking an overview of the war that shaped the world as we know it.
Reviews / Votes
'A masterpiece of illustrative endeavour ... a fantastic achievement and a must-have addition to any WWII enthusiast's bookshelf' - The Armourer 'Hugely impressive ... This is data visualisation at its absolute finest ... a truly staggering achievement by everyone involved' - Geographical 'Awe-inspiring' - History of War 'Beautifully illustrated ... a really thought-provoking and different book that you'll want to revisit again and again' - Eastern Daily Press 'A fresh and fascinating look at World War II ... the layout is perfect, as are the superb graphics' - West Read Reviews 'Groundbreaking as a resource for students to think about the history and scale of modern conflict' - Dr Simone Gigliotti, Royal Holloway 'Superb, beautifully presented ... [has] successfully developed creative and unique means to explain this intricate detail. A pleasing aesthetic runs throughout' - Britain at WarMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrated throughout
Dimensions
Height: 299 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1341 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-02292-4 (9780500022924)
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Persons
Jean Lopez is the Managing Editor of Guerres & Histoire (War and History) magazine. Vincent Bernard is a renowned specialist in military history. Nicolas Aubin is a World War II specialist who has contributed to a number of journals of military history. Nicolas Guillerat was trained as a data designer and graphic artist. Jonathan Fenby CBE, has been the editor of the Observer and the South China Morning Post. He is the author of twenty books, nine on China and others on World War II and France.