Description
Spanning the tense years leading up to World War II, this sweeping historical novel follows a group of characters as global events close in and personal choices collide with history’s momentum. Through shifting loyalties, moral dilemmas, and the pressures of family and ambition, the story captures how ordinary lives are reshaped by political upheaval and the looming threat of war. With vivid realism and a panoramic sense of place, it explores themes of duty, identity, and the cost of survival in a world where ideology and power determine the rules. Wouk’s distinctive blend of character-driven drama and meticulously observed detail makes the era feel immediate, urgent, and unforgettable.
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paperback
Little, Brown and Co
Published Jan 1, 2002
ISBN: 0316952664
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 1971
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Details
First Published
1971
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Winds of War by Herman Wouk.