Charles Emmerson
1913: The World before the Great War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099575788
- author:
- Charles Emmerson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
1913: The World Before the Great War offers a fresh perspective on the years leading up to one of history's most pivotal moments. Charles Emmerson presents a panoramic view of the world at the height of its global reach, exploring twenty-three cities that were hubs of culture, commerce and politics.
This comprehensive portrait reveals a rich and complex world, more familiar than we expect, connected as never before. From St Petersburg to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Jerusalem, Emmerson's narrative sheds light on the possibilities and tensions that defined this momentous year.
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