Richard Overy Books

A revised edition of an illustrated history of the world, with expanded coverage of China, Japan, southeast Asia, and the United States, from early civilizations to the present day, with a glossary detailing key figures and developments throughout history.

This book offers a fresh perspective on World War II, challenging conventional narratives and providing a deep analysis of the conflict's complexities. The author, a prominent military historian from Britain, explores key events, strategies, and the implications of decisions made during the war. With a focus on critical reassessments, it invites readers to reconsider widely held beliefs and understand the war's lasting impact on modern society and military thought.

This analytical history offers a reinterpretation of the protagonists and events of World War 11. Overy uses the argument that the Allies turned out to be better at fighting, and benefitted more from total war than any of their totalitarian adversaries, or their ally, Stalin's Russia.

An analytical study of the dictatorships of Hitler and Stalin discusses their public images in comparison with their private personalities, their ascents to power, their creations of extermination camps and the Soviet Gulag, and the massive wars that marked their rules. Reprint. History.

RUSSIA'S WAR is the epic account of the greatest military encounter in human history. In a vivid, often shocking narrative, Richard Overy describes the astounding events of 1941-45 in which the Soviet Union, after initial catastrophes, destroyed Hitler's Third Reich and shaped European history for the next half Century.

From award-winning historian Richard Overy, this work presents the harrowing true story of interviews conducted with Nazi leaders after World War II. As the Third Reich crumbled in 1945, remaining leaders were imprisoned and interrogated for months prior to the Nuremberg Trials. Overy reveals original transcripts of these interviews with key figures: the brutal Goering, the amnesiac Hess, the evasive Ribbentrop, the courteous Speer, and the suicidal Ley. For the first time, they were compelled to confront their actions and articulate the unspeakable, offering an unprecedented and shocking insight into Hitler's henchmen. The book provides a chilling glimpse into the minds of these individuals who once followed Hitler's orders. Critics have praised it as enthralling and remarkable, noting that Overy's incisive commentary illuminates the dejected figures who previously danced to Hitler's tune. The work is seen as a fascinating exploration of the mindset of Hitler's inner circle. Overy, a distinguished historian, has extensively studied the intellectual, social, and military ideas that shaped the Second World War, and his previous works have received notable accolades, including the Wolfson Prize for History.

The book explores the evolution of a significant topic over five editions, providing updated insights and research. It delves into key themes, presenting a comprehensive analysis that reflects current trends and developments. Readers can expect to find a wealth of information, including case studies and expert opinions, which enhance understanding of the subject matter. The author’s engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Provides a full narrative history of the aerial campaigns history of World War Two, from Stalingrad to the ports of the west cost, from Clydeside to Malta. Brings together strategy, politics, technology, combat, and social policy to understand the real experience of both bombing and being bombed.

This work covers every major event of the 20th century from the pomp of the imperial world of 1900 to the uncertain stumblings of today's New World.