World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1870 to 1935 (Uncle Eric Book) - Softcover

Maybury, Rick J.; Williams, Jane A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0942617428 ISBN 13: 9780942617429

Publisher: Bluestocking Pr, 2003

Synopsis

The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that continues today. Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War. He focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war.

Can be used for courses in World History, U.S. History, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance, and Government.

This is part one of a two-part series on the world wars. For part two, search for "World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today" also available through Amazon.

To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for "World War I" titled "A Bluestocking Guide: World War I" also available through Amazon.

Table of Contents for "World War I"
Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works
Author's Disclosure
Cast of Characters
Timeline

1. The 58-Year Persecution
2. The Grim Statistics
3. Is Now the Time to Learn About War?
4. First Ideas, Then Battles
5. Whose Truth?
6. Why We Fight
7. Conquest Creates Weakness Not Strength
8. Typical Garden-Variety Wars
9. Deadly Ideas Lead to War
10. The Pax Romana
11. Fascism
12. What Date Did the World Wars Begin?
13. Franco-Prussian War
14. Ancient German Ambitions
15. Political Power
16. Global Protection
17. Interests
18. Cost Externalization
19. Manifest Destiny
20. The Splendid Little War
21. Guerrilla War
22. Guerrilla War Examples
23. Never Surrender
24. Killing Women
25. Take No Prisoners
26. The White Man's Burden & The Ugly American
27. The Great White Fleet
28. Up Close and Personal
29. The First Casualty of War
30. Stealing Panama
31. Helping Crooks and Tyrants
32. The Usual Suspects
33. Boxer Rebellion and Russo-Japanese War
34. Choosing Up Sides
35. The Morocco Crisis
36. Alliances
37. The Glory of War
38. America's Entry Into World War I
39. The Third Choice Ignored
40. They Will Fight Over Anything
41. The Treaty of Versailles
42. The Sound of Reloading
43. Hitler's Rise
44. U.S. Invades Russia
45. Desperation and the Neutrality Act
46. Summary

Appendix
Quotes About War
Bibliography and Suggested Reading
Suggested Viewing
Glossary
Index

Index of Maps
Map of Europe 1914
Old World New World Map
Europe showing France and Austria-Hungry in 1870
Areas Conquered by European Regimes
Switzerland in the World Wars
Conquests of the Christian European Powers
China's Territory Held by Invaders in 1897
Morocco Crisis Map
Map of the Balkans
Major Mutinies Map

About this title

About the Author

Richard Maybury, also known as Uncle Eric, is a world renowned author, lecturer, and geopolitical analyst. He consults with business firms in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Maybury is the former Global Affairs editor of "Moneyworld" and widely regarded as one of the finest free-market writers in America. Mr. Maybury's articles have appeared in "The Wall Street Journal", "USA Today", and other major publications. He has penned eleven books in the Uncle Eric series. His books have been endorsed by top business leaders, including former U.S. Treasury Secretary William Simon, and he has been interviewed on more than 250 radio and TV shows across America.

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up-Maybury is a lecturer and geopolitical analyst. In a statement of disclosure, he expresses his disdain for objectivity, basing his viewpoint on Juris Naturalism, a belief that natural law is higher than any government. Clearly, his series offers a biased perspective. Utilizing an epistolary style of writing, he plays the role of an economist using letters to explain World War I to his nephew. He examines the causes, events, and effects of the conflict, discussing the nature of war and how it influences economics and society in general. There is no documentation for his views except for introducing readers to "Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works."-L. R. Little, Penticton Public Library, British Columbia, Canada
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bluestocking Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0942617428
• ISBN 13: 9780942617429
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 253