World War I: A Short History
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Book Overview
Explores the origins, course, and effects of the First World War. Offers a synthesis of various interpretations of the many controversies of the war, as well as analysis of the peace settlement and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0130205516
ISBN13:9780130205513
Release Date:July 1999
Publisher:Routledge
Length:354 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.0" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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A clear military/political history of the First World War
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a clear, readable textbook that covers the background of the war, wartime developments on all fronts, and the aftermath of the war. The focus is almost entirely on Europe; there is one chapter on the war outside Europe, but little attention otherwise to the involvement of non-Europeans (primarily via colonial empires) in the war effort. The focus is political and military, with occasional discussion of economic matters. There is little social and no cultural history--for those topics, look elsewhere. The maps are clear (though I would prefer more of them), and there are some photos--though for the price of this book, I would have expected more illustrations. It has a list of recommended reading and takes account of a good deal of recent research. The writing isn't gripping--it is a textbook, after all--but it's clear. Section headings help readers keep track of major trends.
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