Our Longest Days: A people's history of the Second World War
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Our Longest Days: A people's history of the Second World War by Sandra Koa Wing
For six years the people of Britain endured bombs and the threat of invasion, and more than 140,000 civilians were killed or seriously wounded. Using many diaries, this book tells the story of the war - the military conflict, and, mainly, life on the home front.
A unique attempt to tell the chronological history of the war, event by event, through the eyes of the diarists..As a history to dip in and out of, it is faultless and should be recommended reading for everyone. This is an authentic living, breathing history, almost cinematic in its immediacy. * The Observer *
...a compelling collection of real wartime diaries...a waking dream of blown-out-windows drama and real domesticity. * Good Housekeeping *
...a highly evocative guide to what people on the home front were really thinking...a heartwarming, priceless piece of cultural history. * Glasgow Herald *
A fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during the Second World War. * Sunday Express *
A vivid portrait of Britain at war, from bombs and rations to love affairs and dances...previously unpublished photos help to bring the era to life. * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Richly evocative of the reactions of ordinary people to extraordinary events. * BBC Who Do You Think You Are Magazine *
This book holds a priceless treasure trove of moments...a beautiful slice of social history. * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *
This was life as it happened and there's nothing more fascinating than reading history through the words of those who lived it. * Publishing News *
A thoroughly satisfying literary experience...a vivid flavour of life in Britain during the second world war. * Eastern Daily Press *
A unique record of how the British 'just got on with it' despite the deprivation and dangers of war...makes for hypnotic reading. * Birmingham Post *
Warm and illuminating, this is a testament to the British people and the human spirit. -- Sandy Amazeen * Monsters and Critics.com *
...a compelling collection of real wartime diaries...a waking dream of blown-out-windows drama and real domesticity. * Good Housekeeping *
...a highly evocative guide to what people on the home front were really thinking...a heartwarming, priceless piece of cultural history. * Glasgow Herald *
A fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during the Second World War. * Sunday Express *
A vivid portrait of Britain at war, from bombs and rations to love affairs and dances...previously unpublished photos help to bring the era to life. * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Richly evocative of the reactions of ordinary people to extraordinary events. * BBC Who Do You Think You Are Magazine *
This book holds a priceless treasure trove of moments...a beautiful slice of social history. * Sunday Business Post (Ireland) *
This was life as it happened and there's nothing more fascinating than reading history through the words of those who lived it. * Publishing News *
A thoroughly satisfying literary experience...a vivid flavour of life in Britain during the second world war. * Eastern Daily Press *
A unique record of how the British 'just got on with it' despite the deprivation and dangers of war...makes for hypnotic reading. * Birmingham Post *
Warm and illuminating, this is a testament to the British people and the human spirit. -- Sandy Amazeen * Monsters and Critics.com *
Sandra Koa Wing studied life history research at the University of Sussex, where she became Mass Observation's first Development Officer. She died in May 2007 at the age of 28.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846680885 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846680883 |
| Title | Our Longest Days: A people's history of the Second World War |
| Author | Sandra Koa Wing |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
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