John Horne
A Companion to World War I
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119968702
- author:
- John Horne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 728
- Dimensions:
- 6.70 (w) x 9.60 (h) x 1.50 (d)
- Genre:
- World War I - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Companion to World War I brings together an international team of distinguished historians who provide a series of original and thought-provoking essays on one of the most devastating events in modern history. This comprehensive volume offers extensive coverage spanning the pre-war period, the military conflict, social, economic, political, and cultural developments, and the war's legacy. The 38 essays by leading scholars analyze the current state of historical scholarship on the First World War, providing original perspectives on themes such as strategy and tactics, war crimes, science and technology, and the arts. This authoritative work is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand this pivotal moment in history. Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE, A Companion to World War I is a significant contribution to the field of historical scholarship.