World War I (America at War)

Greenblatt, Miriam

ISBN 10: 0816081883 ISBN 13: 9780816081882

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 2010

Synopsis

A century of material progress and growing prosperity led the nations of Western Europe to believe that they were in the vanguard of a new and peaceful world order. But their economic rivalries, backed by growing military establishments, finally degenerated to an extreme level of barbarity. World War I rocked the political balance of Europe, interrupted its economic growth, and decimated a generation of its youth. It began the disintegration of the colonial system that had seemed so permanent in 1914 and launched communism as a world force. World War I, Revised Edition provides a concise, highly readable portrait of this great conflict, with an emphasis on the critical role played by the United States. A new chapter added to this edition includes the military innovations in tactics and weaponry, giving readers a complete picture of the "War to End All Wars."

About this title

About the Author:

Peter I. Bosco taught both high school and junior high. World War I is the culmination of his longtime interest in this significant event in U.S. history. Before attending West Connecticut State University, USA, from which he earned a B.A., Bosco served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman. During his two-year tour of duty with NATO, he was able to see firsthand many of the First World War's historic sights and battlegrounds.Antoinette Bosco holds a Ph.D. from the College of St. Rose, a master's degree in humanities from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA, and a bachelor of science. She is a columnist for Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C., USA; has published 14 books and more than 300 articles, stories, and commentaries; and has contributed to five other books. Bosco is a member of the Society of Newspaper Columnists and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0816081883
• ISBN 13: 9780816081882
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 182
• Editor: Bowman John S