The First World War

by Gerard De Groot

Overview

The origins of the First World War, both diplomatic and social, are discussed thoroughly examined. The reader is then taken through the major battles on the Eastern and Western fronts, and is given insight into the eventual Allied victory. The war at sea, on the home front, and in distant theaters is carefully examined. The war as it was experienced by the men in the trenches is also explored.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333745359
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/16/2000
Series:	Twentieth Century Wars , #11
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	225
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

GERARD DE GROOT is Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Modern History at the University of St Andrews.
GERARD DE GROOT is Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Modern History at the University of St Andrews.

Table of Contents

Preface
Origins
The Western Front, 1914-1917
The Eastern Front, 1914-1917
The War at Sea
Sideshows and Imperial Struggles
1918
Home Fronts
The Soldiers' War
A Peace of Sorts
'The Rank Stench of those Bodies Haunts me Still'
Bibliography
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'This is a well-written and well-structured survey which I shall have no hesitation in recommending to students.' - M.S. Partridge, St Mary's University College

'This is an excellent work...I will recommend this as the market leader.' - Dr John Buckley, Department of History and War Studies, University of Wolverhampton

'An excellent survey: clear, concise and well written.' - Professor M.L. Dockrell, Department of War Studies, King's College London

Editorial Reviews

"That good things frequently come in small packages is well illustrated by De Groot's slim volume...of great use both to scholars seeking a reliable summary of the war and to those seeking a starting point for more detailed study..." --Choice

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