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1914

1914

French, John D. P.
Foch, Marshal

Paperback

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesWorld War I

ISBN10: 1163293245
ISBN13: 9781163293249
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
1914 is a historical book written by John D. P. French that provides a comprehensive account of the events that led to the outbreak of World War I. The book covers the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the tensions between the major European powers, including Germany, France, Britain, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. It also explores the diplomatic efforts to prevent a war and the military strategies that were employed during the conflict.French delves into the complex web of alliances and rivalries that existed in Europe at the time, and how they ultimately led to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in June 1914. He then examines how this event triggered a chain reaction of mobilizations and declarations of war that engulfed the continent.The book provides a detailed analysis of the major battles and campaigns of the war, including the Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Gallipoli, and the Battle of the Somme, as well as the impact of new technologies such as tanks, airplanes, and poison gas. It also explores the social and cultural aspects of the war, including the experiences of soldiers and civilians, the role of women, and the impact of the war on art, literature, and music.Overall, 1914 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in modern history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the causes, course, and consequences of World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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