World War I

Descriere

Learn everything you need to know about the first war to shake the world and change the course of history.
World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles, through beautifully illustrated and easy to understand timelines. Recreate the experience of 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 the First World War. Marvel at the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war, and learn more about the key figures, such as David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.
Packed with images, maps, portraits, key artefacts and unforgettable first person accounts, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide is an uniquely accessible military history of one of the world's most devastating conflicts.

Despre autor

Richard Overy

istoric britanic · n. 1947

Richard James Overy este un istoric britanic care a publicat lucrări despre istoria celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial și a Germaniei naziste. În 2007, în calitate de editor al ziarului The Times pentru „Complete History of the World”, a ales cele 50 de date cheie ale istoriei mondiale.