World War I The Definitive Guide - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1409347613 ISBN 13: 9781409347613

Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006, 2014

Synopsis

The definitive visual history of the people, politics and events of World War I

World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide is a fascinating portrait of a world at war, vividly portraying the conflicts of the Great War on land, sea and in the skies.

This history book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the First World War. You will uncover the details of the Great War's titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme and Verdun that left an indelible mark on the collective memories of countries and that claimed a generation of young men. Discover how local fears and hatreds escalated into one vast conflict that was fought out to the bitter end. Find out about key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders and technological advances that influenced the course of the First World War. Timelines show you the war unfolding across countries, providing an overview of developments in all the theatres of war.

Packed with images, maps, portraits, key artefacts and unforgettable first person accounts, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide is an uniquely accessible military history of one of the world's most devastating conflicts.

About this title

About the Author

R G Grant is a history writer who has published 40 books on historical topics, ranging from the American Revolution to the Cold War. His major works include the DK bestsellers Flight: 100 Years of Aviation, Battle, Battle at Sea and Commanders.

From Booklist

This volume presents a unique and concise approach to examining the key moments of the Great War, from just prior to the declaration of war through its aftermath. Readers will find brief coverage of events, biographies of key people, eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians, discussions of weapons technology, and a plethora of stunning visual images. The work is laid out in seven chapters, beginning with “The Troubled Continent 1870–1914” and ending with “Aftermath 1919–1923.” Each chapter opens with an introduction and an extensive time line that details each month of the war. Various topics are covered in two-page spreads, full of the visuals that DK is known for—an almost overwhelming number of maps with intricate battle details; vivid photographs of people, places, and items of the era; and other graphics. A concluding section, “In Memoriam,” provides information on key battle sites, museums, memorials, and cemeteries by country. As 2014 is the 100-year anniversary of the start of the war, the topic is sure to be popular, and this book belongs in most high-school and public libraries. --Carol Sue Harless

Edition details

• Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1409347613
• ISBN 13: 9781409347613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360