July 1914 - Countdown to War

A groundbreaking new history of the catastrophic month, 99 years ago, when a political assassination triggered the world''s bloodiest conflict yet known.By an award-winning, ''talented young historian'' (Niall Ferguson)Huge publicity potential and a major serial deal expected

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'A work of meticulous scholarship ... McMeekin's description of the details of life in the European capitals - small events that influenced great decisions - makes July 1914 irresistible.' Roy Hattersley Times

Product details

• Authors: Sean McMeekin
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.07.2013
• EAN: 9781848315938
• ISBN: 978-1-84831-593-8
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 240 mm x 45 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Military administration, True war and combat stories, war and defence opperations