The Technology of World War I by Stewart Ross
World War I was the first major war which showed how defensive technology developed during the course of the industrial revolution - such as the machine gun and barbed wire - could cause mass destruction and loss of life. This book covers the major technological breakthroughs and the new and adapted technology used throughout World War I, from the production of high-grade iron for warships to the lethal products of the chemical industry. It considers the revolutionary developments in transport and communications, which allowed vast armies to be moved and equipped all year round. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.
'This series is first class in content and presentation' -- SLA v.49 no.3 'These books strike a nice balance between meaty, informative text and visual source material... A valuable addition to school projects' -- School Librarian, v.49, no.1, Spring 2001 'We have come to expect high quality, well-researched books from Stewart Ross, and this series is no exception.' -- School Library Journal, Vol.51, No.2, Summer 2003
Stewart Ross is a popular, prize-winning children's author. He has written over one hundred books for children, including many on 20th century history. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stewart taught history, english and politics for ten years to children of all ages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750240215 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750240210 |
| Title | The Technology of World War I |
| Author | Stewart Ross |
| Series | World Wars S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2002-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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