Description
Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931–1945 by acclaimed historian Richard Overy is a sweeping and deeply researched reexamination of World War II, presenting it not just as a global military conflict, but as the final act of an era of empire-building and colonial domination. Overy argues that the war was driven by the ambitions of imperial powers—Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Imperial Japan, and even the established empires of Britain and France—and that its outcome marked the beginning of the end for imperial rule across the globe.
With meticulous detail and bold analysis, Blood and Ruins redefines how we understand the causes, conduct, and consequences of the war. This is a powerful, provocative read for anyone interested in the larger forces that shaped the 20th century and the legacy of World War II in today’s world.
