On June 28, 1914, in an outpost called Sarajevo, a terrorist act by a Bosnian Serb changed the world forever. In the wake of World War I, our social order shifted seismically. In a stunning companion volume to his highly acclaimed The Second World War, Martin Gilbert weaves together the elements that led to the First World War and its aftermath. 100 photographs; 50 maps.
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On June 28, 1914, in an outpost called Sarajevo, a terrorist act by a Bosnian Serb changed the world forever. In the wake of World War I, our social order shifted seismically. In a stunning companion volume to his highly acclaimed The Second World War, Martin Gilbert weaves together the elements that led to the First World War and its aftermath. 100 photographs; 50 maps.
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New in new dust jacket. New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory.
This book is a must for those of us who are trying to learn the overall story of WWI. It covers all the fronts in a fascinating and interesting way. Martin Gilberrt is an excellent writer and great historian.
Lgevirtz
Jul 10, 2008
Thorough History
This is a very thorough history of World War !, which gives a good picture of not only the various battles of the war, but also the consequences of the war on the social and cultural history of the countires involved. However, the maps could have been more detailed.