History of World War II Edited by AJP Taylor & Compiled by S.L. Mayer-Published by Octopus Books in 1974, this hardcover large format book contains its original dust jacket. It covers the beginning of the Third Reich to the dropping of the bomb in Hiroshima. This book is in very good condition, it is not new, it has been read, but other than some age toning to the dustcover, this book is clean and in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover. This book contains 287 pages that are fully illustrated in black and white, and color.