"The Nightmare Years 1930-1940 by William L. Shirer is a comprehensive historical account of the turbulent period leading up to and during World War II. Published in 1984, this book offers a detailed exploration of the events and politics of this tumultuous era in English language. With a focus on the Nazi rise to power and the outbreak of the war, Shirer's work provides readers with a gripping narrative that sheds light on the darkness of this time in history." Has embossed name on bottom of pages 1 & 4, and some penciled names, can probably erase.