1914-1918 - The History of the First World War

Informationen zum Autor David Stevenson Klappentext David Stevenson is a Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of the highly praised 1914-1918: The History of the First World War : 'Momentous... this history of the conflict surpasses all others', Independent; 'Superb', Ian Kershaw; 'David Stevenson is the real deal', Niall Ferguson; 'The best comprehensive one-volume history of the war yet written', New Yorker . Zusammenfassung In the summer of 1914 Europe exploded into a frenzy of mass violence. The war that followed had global repercussions, destroying four empires and costing millions of lives. This title re-examines the causes, course and impact of this 'war to end war', placing it in the context of its era and exposing its underlying dynamics.

Product details

• Authors: David Stevenson
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 25.10.2012
• EAN: 9780718197957
• ISBN: 978-0-7181-9795-7
• No. of pages: 784
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book; HISTORY / World, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, c 1910 to c 1919, General and world history, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I