The World War I Book, DK
The World War I Book, DK
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The World War I Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Charles Armstrong

Unabridged: 14 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 03/12/2024


Synopsis

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars".

With authoritative, exciting text, The World War I Book explores the historical background to the war, its causes, all of key events across the major theatres of conflict, and its aftermath.

Using the original approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations.

Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War I Book shows how certain key battles, individual leaders, political and economic forces, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict, and the decades that followed.

© 2024 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2024 DK Audio

About The Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.  https://www.dk.com/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Philip on August 15, 2024

LONG ONE; SORRY... Kudos to DK for branching out from their trademark "Eyewitness" picture books with this new "Big Ideas Simply Explained" series. While also featuring attractive, graphics-heavy layouts... ...this (and I assume all the other titles*) is both literally and figuratively heavier** than......more

Goodreads review by Kate on July 19, 2024

I found this to be a very interesting and engaging read! While the format really gives flexibility in how you can read it, I read it from cover to cover. Thr shorter titled sections definitely make it easier to read bits snd pieces at a time though. I have always felt like US History courses very lo......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on September 21, 2024

This succinct book explains World War I through a series of vignettes on everything from “The Powder Keg of Europe” to “A Scandalous Failure of Justice” … thorough and fact-based … ideal introduction to the subject …......more

Goodreads review by Scott on May 18, 2024

A surprisingly effective reference to cover one of the major historical events of history. This work follows a chronological path, but it offers digestible analyses of key personnel, events and actions from the foundations and road to conflict, to the actual battles to the aftermath of the war. Soli......more

Goodreads review by Alessandro on June 15, 2024

Amazing storyline and overall battle review. Recommended if you are first getting into learning about the Great War.......more