World War I

The Definitive Visual History

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Dorling Kindersley
07 May 2024

History; General & world history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; First World War

Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories

The ultimate guide to World War I

A uniquely accessible military history of one of the world's most devastating conflicts

Now revised and updated, World War I- The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought as well as civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war in photographic galleries and learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.

Each chapter begins with a map and visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did. A final section of the book features commemorations that took place 100 years after the war and memorials around the world built to honour those who died in the conflict. This is an engaging and visually stunning guide for anyone interested in learning more about World War I, offering a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history.

By: DK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 288mm, Width: 243mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.930kg
ISBN: 9780241605417
ISBN 10: 0241605415
Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories
Pages: 372
Publication Date: 07 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

R.G. Grant is a history writer who has published more than 40 books, many of them dealing with aspects of modern warfare. He has written on a range of military conflicts, including the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. He is the author of DK's Battle, Flight, Battle at Sea, Soldier, and Commanders. Consultant Richard Overy is a professor of history at the University of Exeter. He is the author of more than 25 books on World War II and is recipient of the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize for a lifetime's contribution to military history.