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World War One: A Short History (2007)

by Norman Stone(Favorite Author)

3.39 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0141031565 (ISBN13: 9780141031569)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Penguin Books

review 1: Not a bad book. It doesn't sell itself as being big on details and information, like most historical books about wars - but it does deliver on what it calls itself. Namely, "A Short History (of WWI)." It covers a lot of territory very concisely and quite swiftly. Some of the details included are things not found elsewhere, whereas some points are straight facts that can be found in other books. As a supplementary piece, it does the trick. It does inspire one to want to read more on the insanities of the Great War that is known as World War I.
review 2: In this book there is a very strong and detailed description of World War 1. The author gives information on specific battles and what is happening in Europe through the years of 1914-1918. The book opens in e... morearly 1914 and shows Germany's true intentions of gaining land in Eurpoe, and their plan the take out the Russian Army before the Russians became to powerful. Germany had been waiting for the right moment to declare war on Russia. Then, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian assassin, and Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary, and finally Germany declared war on Russia. Russia was in an alliance with France therefore, France became involved in the war. The British became involved in the war as they helped the French on the western front. In late 1914 Germany sailed battleships into Turkey and encouraged Turkey into joining them in the war as part of the Central Powers. The war continued for another 4 years, with many causalties and many new technologies in warfare. The author of this book provides the reader with lots of information and details. After reading this book, you will really have a better understanding of World War 1. World War 1 was deadly, but who came out on top acheiving victory? Was it the Central Powers or the Allies? You'll have to read to find out more. less

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