War Cyclopedia: A Handbook for Ready Reference on the Great War

The War Cyclopedia: A Handbook for Ready Reference on the Great War (1918) is a comprehensive guide to the events, people, and places of the First World War. Written by Frederic L. Paxson, a prominent American historian and professor at the University of Wisconsin, the book is organized alphabetically and covers everything from military tactics and weapons to political leaders and social movements. With over 700 pages of information, the War Cyclopedia provides readers with a detailed and authoritative overview of the war, including its causes, major battles, and aftermath. The book also includes maps, charts, and illustrations to help readers better understand the complex events of the war. Published in the final year of the conflict, the War Cyclopedia was intended as a reference guide for soldiers, journalists, and civilians alike, and remains an important historical resource for anyone interested in the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.