World War I
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Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few conflicts have reshaped the modern world as catastrophically as the First World War, and World War I by Susanne Everett, with an introduction by the celebrated military historian John Keegan, stands as one of the most visually and narratively arresting accounts of that global catastrophe. Chronicling the war from the powder-keg politics of 1914 through to the Armistice of 1918, the book presents the full sweep of the conflict — from the muddy trenches of the Western Front to the sweeping campaigns of the Middle East and beyond — through a rich combination of text, maps, and an extraordinary collection of photographs and illustrations. Everett details the human experience of soldiers and civilians alike, giving both strategic context and intimate, ground-level perspective to one of history's most devastating wars. With Keegan's authoritative introduction lending immediate scholarly weight, this volume argues that the Great War was not merely a military event but a seismic rupture in Western civilisation, one whose consequences echoed throughout the remainder of the twentieth century. Everett's prose is accessible yet rigorous, making this an ideal work for both the general reader and the dedicated historian. The breathtaking visual record — drawn from archives across the warring nations — illustrates the industrialised horror and the remarkable human endurance that defined the era. Whether you are a seasoned student of military history or encountering the Great War for the first time, this landmark volume will leave you with an indelible understanding of why 1914–1918 still haunts us today.
Author: Susanne Everett
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few conflicts have reshaped the modern world as catastrophically as the First World War, and World War I by Susanne Everett, with an introduction by the celebrated military historian John Keegan, stands as one of the most visually and narratively arresting accounts of that global catastrophe. Chronicling the war from the powder-keg politics of 1914 through to the Armistice of 1918, the book presents the full sweep of the conflict — from the muddy trenches of the Western Front to the sweeping campaigns of the Middle East and beyond — through a rich combination of text, maps, and an extraordinary collection of photographs and illustrations. Everett details the human experience of soldiers and civilians alike, giving both strategic context and intimate, ground-level perspective to one of history's most devastating wars. With Keegan's authoritative introduction lending immediate scholarly weight, this volume argues that the Great War was not merely a military event but a seismic rupture in Western civilisation, one whose consequences echoed throughout the remainder of the twentieth century. Everett's prose is accessible yet rigorous, making this an ideal work for both the general reader and the dedicated historian. The breathtaking visual record — drawn from archives across the warring nations — illustrates the industrialised horror and the remarkable human endurance that defined the era. Whether you are a seasoned student of military history or encountering the Great War for the first time, this landmark volume will leave you with an indelible understanding of why 1914–1918 still haunts us today.