World War One: A Layman's Guide - Couverture souple

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Addington, Scott

 
9781495911569: World War One: A Layman's Guide
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ISBN 10 : 149591156X ISBN 13 : 9781495911569
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

An accessible - even entertaining - introduction to the First World War. Perfect for readers who want to understand the big picture without academic overload.

The First World War reshaped the modern world. Yet for many people it remains confusing: a maze of alliances, trenches, generals, acronyms, and battles spread across continents.

WW1: A Layman’s Guide cuts through the complexity. Written in a clear, conversational style, this is the ideal starting point for anyone who has ever wanted to truly understand the Great War: the causes, the key events, the human stories, and why it still matters today.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • How and why the war started
  • How trench warfare actually worked
  • What life on the Western Front was really like for the soldiers who fought there
  • Clear explanations of the major battles: Ypres, Gallipoli, Jutland, Verdun, the Somme and more
  • Other many often-overlooked campaigns beyond the Western Front
  • How new weapons transformed warfare forever
  • The final offensives, and how the war eventually came to an end
  • What the Armistice did - and didn’t - settle

Whether you’re a student, a casual history reader, or someone trying to finally piece together the full picture of WW1, this guide offers a fast, engaging, and accessible journey through one of history’s defining conflicts.

Over 25,000 copies sold on Amazon sites worldwide.


What readers say:

"Scott Addington has a knack for taking a complex issue and breaking it up so it's easier to digest."
- Andrew Brown, Amazon reviewer

"This is the first book I've read on the subject which is very readable and easy to understand."
- Martin Bishop, Amazon reviewer

"In short, this is an excellent, plain English, introductory text for the First World War. You should read it."
- I. McCulloch, Amazon reviewer

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This guide has been written specifically for people with little or no prior knowledge of the First World War and will be an ideal introduction to what can be a very complicated and daunting subject. Written in an engaging way, this is more like a chat down the pub rather than a heavy historical text, and with short, sharp chapters it is very easy to dive in and out without having to re-read the previous five pages in an effort to remember where you were last time. For anyone looking for an entertaining and informative overview of The First World War, this Layman's Guide provides just enough detail to gain a good grounding of knowledge and understanding, without the reader becoming overwhelmed with detail and complexity

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
149591156X
ISBN 13 
9781495911569
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
196
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