Order History
Premium Membership & Rewards
Help Center / FAQ
$3 Off
Shadow Before the Flame: The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War
Hardcover
$35.00
(
$38.00
)Save 8%1|
Premium Members save an extra 10% and all Members collect stamps to save with Rewards. 10 stamps = $5.
Select a store to view item availability.
Notes From Your Bookseller
This gripping portrait of the 20th century traces the events of the Hindenburg disaster from all angles, including the role it played in Nazi propaganda and its effect on modern news reporting.
*GLIBA Regional Bestseller*
“Narrative history at its best.”
—Air Mail
The gripping, definitive history of the Hindenburg disaster, the rise of the Nazis, and the road to World War II as never before told
On the evening of May 6, 1937, the majestic German zeppelin Hindenburg arrived before cheering crowds in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when suddenly, a titanic inferno lit up the sky. Thirty-four seconds later, the greatest airship ever to take flight was gone, destroyed in a ferocious blaze and ...
“Narrative history at its best.”
—Air Mail
The gripping, definitive history of the Hindenburg disaster, the rise of the Nazis, and the road to World War II as never before told
On the evening of May 6, 1937, the majestic German zeppelin Hindenburg arrived before cheering crowds in Lakehurst, New Jersey, when suddenly, a titanic inferno lit up the sky. Thirty-four seconds later, the greatest airship ever to take flight was gone, destroyed in a ferocious blaze and ...
You May Also Like
From the B&N Reads Blog
The Best History Books of 2026
The best history books bring the past to life, from epic conquests to intimate biographies. These 2026 releases are no exception, with immersive, eye-opening books that transport us to a different time.
Read More