The origins of the First World War, both diplomatic and social, are discussed thoroughly examined. The reader is then taken through the major battles on the Eastern and Western fronts, and is given insight into the eventual Allied victory. The war at sea, on the home front, and in distant theaters is carefully examined. The war as it was experienced by the men in the trenches is also explored.
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GERARD DE GROOT is Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Modern History at the University of St Andrews.
'This is a well-written and well-structured survey which I shall have no hesitation in recommending to students.' - M.S. Partridge, St Mary's University College 'This is an excellent work...I will recommend this as the market leader.' - Dr John Buckley, Department of History and War Studies, University of Wolverhampton 'An excellent survey: clear, concise and well written.' - Professor M.L. Dockrell, Department of War Studies, King's College London
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