The Miracle of Forgiveness by Kimball Spencer W

The Miracle of Forgiveness by Kimball Spencer W

A comprehensive review of World War I that offers a global-level analysis

Written for academics and students of history, World War I in Global Perspective, 1931-1953 presents a dynamic and global account of the historical events prior to, during, and after World War I. The author - a noted expert on the topic - explores the main theaters of the war and discusses the connections between them. He also examines the impact of the war on areas of the world that are often neglected in historical accounts, including Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and the so-called neutral countries. This comprehensive text clearly shows how in the struggle against the Axis powers, the United States replaced Britain as the global superpower.

The author discusses the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and the Korean War (1950-1953) and argues that the core years of the war (1939-1945) cannot be understood without considering the turbulent events that framed them. The text puts World War I in context as a series of large regional conflicts that intersected and overlapped, finally emerging as a genuine world war with the formal entry of the United States in late 1941. This vital text:

• Offers a comprehensive review of World War I that frames it in a global context
• Gives weight to the economic and political developments of the war
• Provides a robust account of the main military campaigns
• Contains illustrations and maps that themselves highlight little-known aspects of the global war