The Great War Handbook: The Essential Guide to the First World War

The Great War Handbook is the essential guide to the First World War, providing a comprehensive overview of the conflict from its outbreak in 1914 to its end in 1918. Written by a team of leading historians, the handbook covers all aspects of the war, from the political and diplomatic background to the military campaigns and the social and economic impact.

The handbook is divided into four parts. The first part provides a general overview of the war, including its causes, course, and consequences. The second part examines the political and diplomatic aspects of the war, including the role of the major powers and the outbreak of hostilities. The third part focuses on the military campaigns of the war, including the major battles and the development of new weapons and tactics. The fourth part examines the social and economic impact of the war, including the impact on civilians, the role of women, and the economic consequences of the war.

The Great War Handbook: A Guide for Family Historians & Students of the Conflict

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The Great War Handbook is an essential resource for anyone interested in the First World War. It is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the conflict, and it will provide readers with a deeper understanding of one of the most important events in human history.

Table of Contents

• Part 1: Overview of the War
• Part 2: Political and Diplomatic Aspects
• Part 3: Military Campaigns
• Part 4: Social and Economic Impact

Author Biographies

The Great War Handbook was written by a team of leading historians. The authors include:

• John Keegan, Professor of Military History at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
• Margaret Macmillan, Professor of International History at the University of Oxford
• Christopher Clark, Professor of Modern European History at the University of Cambridge
• Jay Winter, Professor of History at Yale University
• Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College

Reviews

The Great War Handbook has been praised by critics for its comprehensiveness, authority, and readability. Here are some reviews:

• "The Great War Handbook is the best single-volume history of the First World War that I have read. It is comprehensive, authoritative, and readable. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this important conflict." - John Keegan
• "Margaret Macmillan's chapter on the political and diplomatic aspects of the war is a masterpiece of scholarship. It is the best account of the origins of the war that I have ever read." - Christopher Clark
• "Jay Winter's chapter on the social and economic impact of the war is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the conflict. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the war's legacy." - Annelise Orleck

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The Great War Handbook: A Guide for Family Historians & Students of the Conflict

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15435 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	269 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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