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The First World War Michael Howard

The First World War By Michael Howard

The First World War by Michael Howard


$31.99
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Summary

Presents a narrative history, focusing on why the First World War occurred, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did. This work examines in turn the state of Europe in 1914 and the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition in 1915 and the extension of the war; the 'crisis of the war' (1917-18); and more.

The First World War Summary

The First World War by Michael Howard

This book is an insightful narrative history, focusing on why the First World War occurred, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did. It examines in turn the state of Europe in 1914 and the outbreak of war; the onset of attrition in 1915 and the extension of the war; the 'crisis of the war' (1917-18), the collapse of Russia and the weakening and eventual surrender of the Central Powers; the making of peace; and the historical controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war.

Table of Contents

1. Europe in 1914; 2. The Coming of War; 3. The Campaigns of 1914; 4. 1915: The War Continues; 5. 1916: The War of Attrition; 6. The United States Enters the War; 7. 1917: The Year of Crisis; 8. 1918: The Year of Victory; 9. The Settlement; Annexe A: President Wilson's Fourteen Points

Additional information

GOR001907595
9780192804457
0192804456
The First World War by Michael Howard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20030313
144
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