A Short History of the First World War - Brossura

Sheffield, Gary

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1780743645 ISBN 13: 9781780743646

Casa editrice: Oneworld Pubns Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

Synthesizing the latest scholarship, acclaimed military historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict that involved every major economic power in the world. With an emphasis on the Western Front, Sheffield explores such key issues as the causes of war; the search for peace and the peace settlements; the political, social, and economic consequences; the impact of ?total war” on the war efforts of the belligerents; and the place of the War in the history of warfare. Accessible and incisive, this is the ultimate introduction for anyone wanting a clear understanding of what happened and why.

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Recensione:

"Gary Sheffield is one of Britain's foremost historians of the First World War - insightful, original and superbly informed."
- Max Hastings

"In a book all the more impressive for its brevity, Gary Sheffield covers a remarkable amount of ground, from the war's causes to its consequences."
-Michael Neiberg, Professor of History at the University of Southern Mississippi

"One of Britain’s foremost historians of the Great War offers here a clear and concise account of the great catastrophe of the 20th Century. Drawing on an enormous knowledge of secondary literature combined with many years of immersion in the archives, the result is a masterful mix of narrative and analysis that will prove both provocative and stimulating."
- Jeffrey Grey, Professor of History, UNSW Canberra

"Professor Gary Sheffield, one of the leading figures in the field, turns his considerable talent to providing the most up-to-date view of this most controversial of conflicts. The result is history at its very best; masterfully written, engaging, and thought provoking."
- Andrew Wiest, Founding Director of the Center for the Study of War and Society, University of Southern Missippi

"A compelling and original account that should become a set text for anyone wanting to understand the events of 1914-18."
- James Holland, bestselling author of The Battle of Britain and Dam Busters

"An excellent introduction to this vast subject which will be accessible to those beginning to study the conflict as well as a stimulating read for more experienced scholars."
- Brian Bond, Emeritus Professor of Military History, Kings College, London

"The best short history of World War One that is currently available."
- Jeremy Black, Professor of History, University of Exeter

L'autore:

Gary Sheffield was appointed Chair of War Studies at the University of Birmingham in 2006, having previously taught as a professor of Modern History at King's College, London. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Arts and has written widely on 20th-century military history, especially World War I. In 2003, he shared the Templer Medal for Military Literature for his contribution to The British General Staff: Innovation and Reform. He regularly broadcasts on radio and television and his work has appeared in The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, the Times Literary Supplement, and BBC History Magazine. He lives in Oxfordshire, U.K.

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• Editore: Oneworld Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1780743645
• ISBN 13: 9781780743646
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 239