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World War I : the definitive visual history : from Sarajevo to Versailles
World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history.--From publisher description.
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- "World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history.--From publisher description."@en
- "Discusses the history of World War I, covering battles, weapons, causes, trench warfare, posters, medical treatment, and the Versailles Treaty."@en
- "Discussion of World War I includes information about trench warfare, the war in Turkey and the eventual peace. Genocide, intentional nuclear destruction, world war -- what inspired such events and what was left in their wake? How Did It Happen? investigates these questions and others as it probes some of the major turning points in modern history. Encouraging readers to develop interpretive and critical thinking skills, this series from Lucent Books combines primary source materials, full-color images, expert opinions and narrative explanation of the causes and effects of key economic, political and militaristic events in 20th-century history."@en
- ""World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history"--From publisher description."@en
- "This illustrated book provides an in-depth account of World War I on the occasion of the centennial of the start of the Great War. It charts the developments of the war from a global perspective using illustrated timelines, detailed maps, and personal accounts, and includes in-depth profiles of the key generals and political leaders and full-color photo galleries showcasing the weapons, inventions, and new technologies that altered the course of history."@en