WINTER OF THE WORLD picks up right where FALL OF GIANTS left off, as its five interrelated families — American, German, Russian, English and Welsh — enter a time of enormous social, political and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the Spanish Civil War and the great dramas of World War II, up to the explosions of the American and Soviet atomic bombs.

Winter of the World: Book Two of the Century Trilogy by Ken Follett is a captivating historical fiction novel that continues the epic story of the Century Trilogy. Set during the tumultuous years of World War II, this book follows the lives of five interconnected families as they navigate the challenges and horrors of war. With its richly detailed storytelling and compelling characters, Winter of the World is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. This large paperback edition is published by Penguin Books and has an ISBN of 0451419243.