The War that Changed the World: The Forgotten War that Set the Stage for the Global Conflicts of the 20th Century and Beyond

Between 1870 and 1871, the world changed forever.The Franco-Prussian War is often a forgotten war, its significance lost amidst larger conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars and World War I. But, while it lasted less than a year, its aftermath would shape the course of history for decades to come.In this comprehensive and epic account, John-Allen Price explores how this short but far-reaching war came to be, bringing the men who shaped history to life. Price examines the Franco-Prussian War and its world, from the seeds of the war in the Age of Napoleon to the Paris Commune, and the aftershocks that led to a century of slaughter, a war to end all wars, and an even greater war after that.

JOHN-ALLEN PRICE is an independent historian from Lewiston, New York. He is the author of several historical fiction novels, each one meticulously researched. He is also the author of the new introduction of The Art of War: Restored Edition, marking his debut as a history writer. The War that Changed the World is his first non-fiction book.