The First World War by Michael Howard

The First World War by Michael Howard

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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.

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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.
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ISBN 13 9780192804457
ISBN 10 0192804456
Title The First World War
Author Michael Howard
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2003-05-01
Number of pages 144
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