First World War

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

Del i serien European History in Perspective

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Beskrivning

This is a timely new study of the Great War, a hundred years on. The First World War not only provides an invaluable introduction to the topic but also deals with the changing perspectives of, and attitudes towards, the war and its place in national and international memories. This clear and concise volume demonstrates the strategies of the combatants, the changing nature of warfare, the failures and achievements of military commanders and the impact of new weaponry. It leads you through the debates surrounding the war, from its causes through to its consequences, looking at the subject from a 21st century perspective. Rather than simply focusing on military history, Purdue pulls in strands of the diplomatic, political and economic dimensions of conflict, making this an ideal introduction to the First World War for both students and general readers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-12-03
Mått:155 x 235 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:European History in Perspective
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781137331052

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Mer om författaren

A. W. Purdue is Visiting Professor in History at the University of Northumbria, UK, and a Visiting Reader at the Open University, UK. He is the author of the highly successful The Second World War.

Recensioner i media

Professor A. W. Purdue provides a concise overview of the First World War, covering not only the military dimensions of the conflict, but also the fields of diplomacy, economy and politics … The book is mainly aimed at students and newcomers to the subject, who wish to learn the most basic facts about the ‘Great War’ in one comprehensive volume.

Innehållsförteckning

MapsIntroduction1. Why Did It Begin?2. How the War Began3. War Fever?4. Elusive Victory5. The Widened War6. Home Fronts and the Test of War7. The Problems of the Offensive8. 1916, The Killing Fields9. 1917, Germany's Victory in the East10. The War at Sea11. The Final Struggle12. The Peace that Did Not Bring an End to WarConclusion: The War in European MemoryNotesSelect BibliographyIndex.