World War I by Richard Overy
Vividly portraying confrontation on land, sea, and in the skies, this history book is a brilliant and fascinating portrait of the Great War. Sumptuously illustrated, this definitive account recounts in striking visual detail the lead-up, development, and course of the First World War. It also includes a directory of memorial sites to visit and the commemoration of the war a hundred years later. Engaging narrative, detailed maps, historic photographs, and a rich collection of arms, equipment, and artefacts recreate the experience of titanic World War I battles such as Passchendaele, Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and the trench warfare that left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men.
As you'd expect from a Dorling Kindersley book, each page is beautifully laid out, with quotes and easy-to-follow fact boxes, and if ever a subject benefited from this treatment it is World War I-- Michael Hodges * Event Magazine- The Mail on Sunday *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409347613 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409347613 |
| Title | World War I |
| Author | Richard Overy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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