A Short History of World War II

Pascal Hughes is the founder and CEO of Noiser, a podcast production company creating qualitative podcasts for history lovers. Noiser is the home of 11 history-related podcasts, with a total of over 300 million downloads to date across its network. Pascal writes material for some of the podcasts and is the author of Short History of Ancient Rome.

From the hit Short History of... podcast and book series comes the dramatic, action-packed story of World War II, bringing us an accessible, short-form deep dive into one of the bloodiest wars in human history. 
 
Combining impeccable research with thrilling storytelling, this riveting short history explores the key events and characters of the Second World War. 
 
Storm the beaches of Normandy, take to the skies during the Battle of Britain, and eavesdrop as critical decisions are made in Churchill’s War Rooms and Hitler’s Führerbunker. Spend time embedded with the Special Operations Executive, feel the bite of winter on the Eastern Front and step into the crucible of the North African desert. 
 
A Short History of World War II brings these epic events to life in cinematic detail, charting the critical moments of this crucial period in history.

Pascal Hughes

Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life

A vibrant story of ancient Rome's triumphs and tragedies, bringing life to the men and women whose deeds and legacies shaped the western world.

author of The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction

From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast comes the dramatic and thrilling history of Ancient Rome. Packed with vivid detail and extraordinary characters, this immersive account brings to life the rise and fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. 
 
Short History of Ancient Rome transforms 1,000 years of history into a riveting and action-packed account of the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of Ancient Rome. 
 
Combining impeccable research with gripping storytelling, A Short History of Ancient Rome takes readers through the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline in less time than it would take to watch the Gladiator movies. 
 
Filled with the sights, sounds, smells and characters that shaped Rome, this book brings the ancient world to life and tells you everything you need to know about this crucial period in history.

Pascal Hughes

Praise for A Short History of Ancient Rome

Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life

A vibrant story of ancient Rome's triumphs and tragedies, bringing life to the men and women whose deeds and legacies shaped the western world.

Books by Pascal Hughes

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