Wartime

Year 1980
Pages 496
Binding Paperback

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This edition of Wartime by Milovan Djilas is a history book that adds background to its subject. The record for this copy lists 1980 • Harvest Books • 496 pages.

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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.

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Wartime by Milovan Djilas is a more substantial, history book that adds background and perspective.

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  • You want a clear account of what happened and why.
  • You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
  • When you want something richly atmospheric, the chapters jump time and voice in clever ways, keeping the structure engaging while revealing key facts.

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  • When you avoid books heavy on atmosphere, the narrator keeps details close and often withholds key motives.

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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.

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