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That Was 1939: The ultimate guide to an amazing year
That Was 1939 The ultimate guide to an amazing year Author:Mark Jones This critically acclaimed book is without doubt the best little companion to everything related to the year 1939! Even though it was 80-years ago, that remarkable period comes alive in this beautifully written and researched book. It looks, - month by month - at the leading news headlines and long forgotten stories, as well as politics, fashion,... more » cinema, music, sport and much more. The book is also packed with reproductions of stunning rare advertisements, which give a fascinating snapshot of the popular holiday destinations, cars, shops, movies, and much more.Welcome to 1939. It was a world of Roosevelt, The Wizard of Oz, Hitler, Churchill, Glen Miller, Woolworths, Radio Luxembourg, Ocean Liners and much more!?For those curios about how the world looked in 1939 - or a birthday gift for some one born in that year - 'That was 1939' - is the absolute perfect gift?« less