Massie, Robert K.
Dreadnought: Britain,Germany and the Coming of the Great War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099524021
- author:
- Massie, Robert K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 1040
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 4.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History (Europe)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dreadnought Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War is a gripping narrative that explores the personal and political rivalries of the decades leading up to the First World War. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert K. Massie brings to life a cast of intriguing figures, including Winston Churchill, Bernhard von Bülow, Sir Edward Grey, and Jacky Fisher, whose stories are intertwined with the era's complex history of misunderstanding, tensions, and missed opportunities. The book's powerful narrative unfolds like a Greek tragedy, revealing the intricate web of relationships and events that ultimately led to the outbreak of war. With its unique blend of anecdote, observation, and intelligent thinking, Dreadnought is a riveting account of history that will appeal to anyone interested in the period. History at its most riveting, Dreadnought is a compelling read that sheds light on the pivotal moments that shaped the course of the 20th century.
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