Martin Gilbert était un historien distingué dont le travail prolifique a éclairé l'histoire moderne. Avec une profonde compréhension du contexte historique et de l'expérience humaine, Gilbert a présenté ses conclusions aux lecteurs avec clarté et précision. Ses écrits sont appréciés pour leurs recherches méticuleuses et leur capacité à rendre des événements complexes d'une manière captivante. La contribution de Gilbert à l'érudition historique réside dans sa capacité à donner vie au passé et à le rendre accessible à un large public.
Sir Martin Gilbert, né à Londres en 1936, s'est spécialisé, après des études à Oxford, dans l'histoire des deux guerres mondiales, notamment dans l'histoire de la Shoah à laquelle il a consacré plusieurs ouvrages dont l'Atlas de la Shoah (Editions de l'Aube, 1992).
The concluding volume of Gilbert's series showcases Churchill at the height of his wartime leadership in 1945, highlighting his diverse skills and significant accomplishments. The narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of influential figures and pivotal events from this era, providing readers with a comprehensive view of his impact on history. Additionally, the book includes two 8-page photo inserts that enhance the visual understanding of this remarkable period.
The concluding volume showcases Churchill's leadership at the height of his power during 1945, highlighting his multifaceted abilities and significant achievements. The narrative weaves together a vibrant tapestry of influential figures and pivotal events from this era. Additionally, the book includes two 8-page photo inserts that enhance the reader's understanding of this historical moment.
A striking new edition of the most authoritative account of the Second World War by one of the greatest living military historians.
The concluding volume of Gilbert's series highlights Churchill's leadership during World War II, showcasing his rise to power as Britain's victorious figure in 1945. The narrative intricately weaves together his diverse abilities and significant achievements, presenting a rich tapestry of influential people and pivotal events. Additionally, the book features two 8-page photo inserts that enhance the historical context and visual appeal of Churchill's remarkable journey.
This is a very thorough account of the experience of the Jews of Europe during World War II. It is virtually a day-by-day account, in men and women's own words, of the horrifying events of the Holocaust - the Nazi attempt to exterminate the Jewish race.
Charts the war's political, military and social history through 257 maps. This title covers the major events from the German invasion of Poland, Stalingrad, and the concentration camps, to the bombing of Dresden and D-Day.
From one of the most popular historians writing today comes a book as fascinating as the bestsellers of Karen Armstrong and Reza Aslan. In this captivating chronicle, Martin Gilbert shines new light on a controversial dilemma in the modern world: the troubled relationship between Jews and Muslims. Beginning at the dawn of Islam and sweeping from the Atlantic Ocean to the mountains of Afghanistan, Gilbert presents the first popular and authoritative history of Jewish peoples under Muslim rule. He confronts with wisdom and compassion the stormy events in their dramatic story, including anti-Zionist movements and the forced exodus to Israel. He also gives special attention to the twentieth century and to the current political debate about refugee status and restitution. Throughout, Gilbert weaves a compelling narrative of perseverance, struggle, and renewal marked by surprising moments of tolerance and partnership. A monumental and timely book, Jews under Muslim Rule is a crowning achievement that confirms Martin Gilbert as one of the foremost historians of our time.
Written by the author of The Holocaust, this is a history of the events of 8 May 1945 and its repercussions, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations of VE Day in May 1995. It focuses not only on the events of that day, but also looks forward from that day to the years ahead. The theme of the book is the way in which the world today has been moulded by the events of 8 May 1945. Gilbert traces, in narrative form, the events and personalities of that day, from the early hours of the morning until midnight, looking at the topics and the people first in the context of that day, and then in the wider sweep of the events to which they led across the years. This story of one day's impact and its aftermath combines global perspectives with the stories of individuals.
World War II was the most destructive human conflict in history. 40 million people died during the 2,174 days from Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 to the surrender of Japan in August in 1945. The author charts events that took place from week to week and looks at all its aspects.
