The Second World War The Prelude Appraisal

Den Annen Verdenskrig: Opptakten by Janusz Piekalkiewicz and Peter Asschenfeldt

This item is a softcover book titled "Den Annen Verdenskrig: Opptakten" (The Second World War: The Prelude), authored by Janusz Piekalkiewicz and Peter Asschenfeldt. The cover features a stark, black and white historical photograph depicting what appears to be a Nazi parade or rally, with individuals in military or paramilitary attire and banners prominently displaying swastikas and German text like "DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHE" (Germany Awaken). This imagery suggests the book focuses on the early stages or build-up to World War II, specifically from a German perspective or highlighting the rise of Nazism. The title text, "DEN ANNEN VERDENSKRIG," is rendered in large, bold red letters, while "OPPTAKTEN" is in a smaller, blue rectangular box below it. A yellow banner in the upper left corner reads "Dokumentar beretning om en verden i flammer..." (Documentary account of a world in flames...). The authors' names, Janusz Piekalkiewicz and Peter Asschenfeldt, are displayed in blue text on different parts of the cover. The physical condition of the book appears fair to good, with some visible wear consistent with a paperback from its estimated age. The edges and corners show minor creasing and shelf wear, and the spine might have some light cracking. No significant damage like tears or major stains are immediately apparent from the image. The cover design is bold and attention-grabbing, using contrasting colors (red, blue, yellow against black and white photography) to emphasize its historical and dramatic subject matter. This style is typical of historical non-fiction books published in the mid-to-late 20th century.