Despite the voluminous research published about World War II, there has remained a surprising gap; there is little, perhaps nothing, on the role of Switzerland. It was in the neutral Swiss oasis-where a perilous balancing act was required for survival-that a combination of determination and delicate negotiation continued to frustrate the Axis powers. Urs Schwarz cuts through the myths surrounding this period in a narrative based largely on his experiences as both participant and observer. He was a soldier, then a journalist ...
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Despite the voluminous research published about World War II, there has remained a surprising gap; there is little, perhaps nothing, on the role of Switzerland. It was in the neutral Swiss oasis-where a perilous balancing act was required for survival-that a combination of determination and delicate negotiation continued to frustrate the Axis powers. Urs Schwarz cuts through the myths surrounding this period in a narrative based largely on his experiences as both participant and observer. He was a soldier, then a journalist in war-torn Berlin, and, beginning in 1942, foreign editor of the Neue Z??rcher Zeitung. These experiences, and subsequent extensive research, result here in a unique and discerning-and colorful-history.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Good dust jacket. Former Library book. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Good Dust Jacket. This 1980 Printing with dust jacket is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a hardcover book with 165 pages. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The copyright shows 1980 as the only date. This is definitely Not a former library book. The dust jacket is in good shape with some general edgewear and there is a small sticker mark on the top corner of the front. (No Chips). We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!
