The Great War

1914-1918

(Author) Peter Hart
Format: Paperback
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The Great War was the first truly global conflict, and it changed the course of world historyIn this magnum opus, critically-acclaimed historian Peter Hart examines the conflict in every arena around the world, in a history that combines cutting edge scholarship with vivid and unfamiliar eyewitness accounts, from kings and generals, and ordinary soldiers. He focuses in particular on explaining how technology and tactics developed during the conflict - and determines which battles were crucial to its outcome. Combatants from every corner of Earth joined the fray, but their voices are rarely heard together. This is a major history of the conflict whose centenary is fast approaching.Published in paperback for the anniversary of the conflict, this is a pioneering and comprehensive account of the First World War, comparable to Anthony Beevor or Max Hastings.

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Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781846682476
Publish year:
2014
Publish date:
Feb. 6, 2014

Peter Hart

Peter Hart is a renowned military historian known for his detailed and insightful works on World War I. He is best known for his book "The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War," which provides a comprehensive and gripping account of the conflict. Hart's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and vivid storytelling, bringing to life the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. His contributions to literature include shedding new light on the complexities of war and its impact on individuals. Hart's work has had a significant impact on the military history genre, influencing how we understand and interpret the events of World War I.

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