World War One
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.The 'Great War', from July 1914 to November 1918, was without parallel. It brought to an end four dynasties, ignited revolution, and forged new nations. It introduced killing on an unprecedented scale, costing an estimated nine million lives. It was the war that destroyed any notion of romance or chivalry in battle; it pulled in combatants from nations across the globe and shattered them, body and mind.The War involved all of the world's great powers - the Central Powers, dominated by Germany and Austria-Hungary; the Triple Entente, lead by Britain, France and Russia; and America. World War One: History in an Hour explains the unprecedented battles on land, sea and in the air and describes the Home Front, espionage, and the politics behind them. This, for the first time in history, was 'total war'.Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour...
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the transformative and destructive nature of the First World War, examining how it fundamentally altered global political structures and the conduct of modern warfare. Rupert Colley provides a concise overview of the conflict, utilizing a chronological framework to detail the collapse of empires, the rise of total war, and the immense human cost of the 1914-1918 period. The text serves as an accessible entry point for readers seeking to understand the complex geopolitical alliances and the technological shifts that defined the era.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the Central Powers versus the Triple Entente alliances
- Overview of land, sea, and aerial combat strategies
- Examination of the Home Front and the role of espionage
- Discussion of the political catalysts for revolution and the formation of new nations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text functions as a high-level, introductory survey suitable for readers requiring a rapid synthesis of the conflict's primary events and consequences. Its focus on brevity and clarity suggests an intent to provide a foundational understanding of the Great War without the density of a comprehensive academic monograph.
Page Count:
100
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
HarperPress
ISBN-10:
0007539118
ISBN-13:
9780007539116
History
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World War
European History
War
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Causes
Military campaigns
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