The Good Years: From 1900 to the First World War (Hardback or Cased Book)

Lord, Walter

ISBN 10: 1258934140 / ISBN 13: 9781258934149

Published by Literary Licensing, LLC 10/27/2013, 2013

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The Good Years: From 1900 to the First World War.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Good Years: From 1900 to the First World War (Hardback or Cased Book)
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC 10/27/2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258934140
• ISBN 13: 9781258934149
• Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1.58 pounds
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

""The Good Years: From 1900 To The First World War"" is a historical non-fiction book authored by Walter Lord. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the period between 1900 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, which is often referred to as the ""good years"" due to the economic prosperity and technological advancements that characterized the era.The book covers various aspects of life during this period, including politics, culture, society, and technology. It explores the rise of the middle class, the expansion of the British Empire, and the changing role of women in society. Lord also delves into the impact of new inventions such as the automobile, telephone, and airplane on daily life.Furthermore, the book provides an insightful analysis of the political tensions and rivalries that eventually led to the outbreak of the First World War. Lord examines the complex web of alliances and treaties that existed between European powers and the rising nationalism that fueled the conflict.Overall, ""The Good Years"" is a well-researched and engaging account of an important period in world history. It offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, and political changes that occurred during the early 20th century, and how they ultimately led to one of the most devastating conflicts in human history.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Walter Lord (1917-2002) studied history at Princeton, and after World War Two, attended Yale University where he earned a Law degree. While he is best known for his work A Night to Remember, concerning the sinking of the RMS Titanic, he is also the author of numerous other works including Day of Infamy and Peary to the Pole.