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The First World War (Twentieth Century Wars)
G. J. de Groot
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Description for The First World War (Twentieth Century Wars)
Paperback. This work aims to explain World War I in a manner the lay person can understand, and more advanced readers will still find intriguing. The origins of the war, both diplomatic and social, are discussed and the reader is then taken through the major battles on the Eastern and Western Fronts. Series: Twentieth Century Wars. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 310.
This book explains the First World War in a manner the lay person can understand, and the expert will still find intriguing. It covers a broad canvas, but does so with great economy. The origins of the war, both diplomatic and social, are discussed in a particularly illuminating fashion. The reader is then taken through the major battles on the Eastern and Western Fronts, and is in the process given insight into the eventual Allied victory. The war at sea, on the home front and in distant theatres is also carefully examined. There is, in addition, a worm's eye view ... Read more
This book explains the First World War in a manner the lay person can understand, and the expert will still find intriguing. It covers a broad canvas, but does so with great economy. The origins of the war, both diplomatic and social, are discussed in a particularly illuminating fashion. The reader is then taken through the major battles on the Eastern and Western Fronts, and is in the process given insight into the eventual Allied victory. The war at sea, on the home front and in distant theatres is also carefully examined. There is, in addition, a worm's eye view ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Twentieth Century Wars
Condition
New
Weight
309g
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333745359
SKU
V9780333745359
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About G. J. de Groot
GERARD DE GROOT is Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Modern History at the University of St Andrews.
Reviews for The First World War (Twentieth Century Wars)
'This is a well-written and well-structured survey which I shall have no hesitation in recommending to students.' - M.S. Partridge, St Mary's University College 'This is an excellent work...I will recommend this as the market leader.' - Dr John Buckley, Department of History and War Studies, University of Wolverhampton 'An excellent survey: clear, concise and well written.' - Professor M.L. ... Read more