That Was 1939: The ultimate guide to an amazing year

By 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, 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"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1793968934
• ISBN13: 9781793968937
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 53 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.1" x 5.3"