The World's War by David Olusoga
A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War, and why they were later air-brushed out of history.
A groundbreaking and important book that will surely reframe our understanding of the Great War -- David Lammy
In a remarkable and eye-opening book Olusoga has restored the conflict's global perspectives.. The magnificent, eloquently written The World's War is a genuinely groundbreaking piece of research' * BBC History Magazine *
Meticulously researched and beautifully written * Military History Monthly *
The wartime experience of African, Chinese and Indian participants, for too long neglected, is detailed here * Good Book Guide *
In a remarkable and eye-opening book Olusoga has restored the conflict's global perspectives.. The magnificent, eloquently written The World's War is a genuinely groundbreaking piece of research' * BBC History Magazine *
Meticulously researched and beautifully written * Military History Monthly *
The wartime experience of African, Chinese and Indian participants, for too long neglected, is detailed here * Good Book Guide *
David Olusoga OBE is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA-winning film-maker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and is a regular contributor to the Observer, Guardian, New Statesman and BBC History Magazine. Olusoga's presenting credits include A House Through Time, Black and British, The World's War and The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Historical Society and sits on the Scott Trust.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781789544497 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789544491 |
| Title | The World's War |
| Author | David Olusoga |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-07-11 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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