Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, And The Coming Of The Great War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robert K. Massie
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has light wear and light creasing to bottom corner front from general use (see image)
Robert K. Massie's "Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, And The Coming Of The Great War" is a masterful work of narrative history that meticulously chronicles the naval arms race between Great Britain and Imperial Germany leading up to World War I. This compelling account details the political machinations, technological innovations, and personal rivalries that fueled the construction of the revolutionary Dreadnought battleships and ultimately set the stage for global conflict. Massie vividly portrays the key figures, from Kaiser Wilhelm II to Winston Churchill, and their roles in this escalating tension. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex origins of the Great War and the pivotal role of naval power in shaping 20th-century history.
Author: Robert K. Massie
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has light wear and light creasing to bottom corner front from general use (see image)
Robert K. Massie's "Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, And The Coming Of The Great War" is a masterful work of narrative history that meticulously chronicles the naval arms race between Great Britain and Imperial Germany leading up to World War I. This compelling account details the political machinations, technological innovations, and personal rivalries that fueled the construction of the revolutionary Dreadnought battleships and ultimately set the stage for global conflict. Massie vividly portrays the key figures, from Kaiser Wilhelm II to Winston Churchill, and their roles in this escalating tension. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex origins of the Great War and the pivotal role of naval power in shaping 20th-century history.