{"product_id":"the-history-of-world-war-ii-a-graphic-novel-retelling-of-the-20th-centurys-defining-war-hardcover","title":"The History of World War II: A Graphic Novel Retelling of the 20th Century's Defining War - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArnaud de la Croix\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVicente Cifuentes\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual reckoning with the war that redefined the modern world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you capture the sheer scale, the human cost, and the geopolitical chess match of the Second World War in a single volume?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe History of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed historian Arnaud de la Croix and master illustrator Vicente Cifuentes deliver a definitive, chronological chronicle of the conflict. Spanning twenty meticulous chapters, this graphic novel balances the grand strategy of global superpowers with the devastating realities of the individuals who fought and suffered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the rise of totalitarian regimes and the blitzkrieg of Europe to the turning points at Stalingrad and Midway, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the dawn of the atomic age, every major theater of war is rendered with striking historical accuracy and deep psychological weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this definitive volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwenty Chronological Chapters: \u003c\/b\u003e Covering the foundational causes of the war, the escalation of global violence, and the fragile peace that followed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Biographies: \u003c\/b\u003e Crucial insights into the minds and maneuvers of key leaders, including Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContextual Framing: \u003c\/b\u003e Each chapter opens with an authoritative historical introduction, providing vital context before plunging into the visual narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUncompromising Research: \u003c\/b\u003e Backed by a comprehensive bibliography and detailed chronology, making it an essential resource for both dedicated history buffs and visual storytelling enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining rigorous scholarship with the visceral power of sequential art, \u003ci\u003eThe History of World War II\u003c\/i\u003e offers an unforgettable perspective on the 20th century's defining conflict--a vital reminder of the costs of war and the fragility of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArnaud De La Croix\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian, author, and editor with a passion for comics and history. He has written both graphic novels and academic histories of the Middle Ages and World War II, some of which have been translated into English. He has been a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, an editor at Le Cri, Duculot, Castermann, Le Lombard, and an editorial director at Dargaud-Lombard-Dupuis. \u003cb\u003eVicente Cifuentes\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist who was born in Albacete, Spain. He has collaborated with renowned comics writers such as Alan Moore and Roy Thomas, and he has worked on Marvel's \u003ci\u003eX-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Hulk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e and New Exiles\u003c\/i\u003e and DC Comics' \u003ci\u003eBatgirl\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreen Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Superman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Justice League Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Aquaman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 10.43 x 7.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49256970780929,"sku":"9781419784491","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1677\/6705\/files\/Fp1J9iSCWv9781419784491.webp?v=1781403922","url":"https:\/\/www.gotham-library.com\/fr\/products\/the-history-of-world-war-ii-a-graphic-novel-retelling-of-the-20th-centurys-defining-war-hardcover","provider":"Gotham Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}