This is the first truly definitive history of the First World War, the war that has done most to shape the twentieth century. The first generation of its historians had access to only a limited range of sources, and their focus was primarily on military events. More recent approaches have embraced cultural, diplomatic, economic, and social history. In Hew Strachan's authoritative and readable history these fresh perspectives are incorporated with the military and strategic narrative. The result is an account that breaks the ...
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This is the first truly definitive history of the First World War, the war that has done most to shape the twentieth century. The first generation of its historians had access to only a limited range of sources, and their focus was primarily on military events. More recent approaches have embraced cultural, diplomatic, economic, and social history. In Hew Strachan's authoritative and readable history these fresh perspectives are incorporated with the military and strategic narrative. The result is an account that breaks the bounds of national preoccupations to become both global and comparative. To Arms, the first of three volumes in this magisterial study, examines not only the causes of the war and its opening clashes on land and sea, but also the ideas that underpinned it, and the motivations of the people who supported it. It provides full and pioneering accounts of the war's finances, of the war in Africa, and of the Central Powers' bid to widen the war outside Europe.
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Paperback. NOT Ex-library. Good condition. Glossy softcover showing minimal shelfwear, minor edgewear; corners very lightly worn and curling/crimped. Clean pages, no significant creasing or curling; tight binding. Top page edges lightly soiled. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1650grams, ISBN: 9780199261918.
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Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
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Book. Thick Octavo; VG-/paperback; blue, red and black pictorial spine with black and red text; volume I; first PB edition; covers have minimal exterior wear; text block exterior head and fore edges clean; remainder mark to exterior tail edge; interior pages clean; tight binding; illustrated; pp 1227; additional shipping may be necessary due to size/weight restrictions for international/expedited orders. 1354537. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Very Good. Size: 9x5x2; Original stiff card covers; in very good shape; no tears or chips, just a few creases to the front cover. Contents sound and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels.
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Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged with tracking.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1700grams, ISBN: 9780199261918.
