1914-1918

The History of the First World War

David Stevenson

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English

Penguin
25 October 2012

History; General & world history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; First World War

Heralded as the definitive history of the First World War, this epic account tells the story of the world's most devastating cataclysm in full . . .

Heralded as the definitive history of the First World War, this epic account tells the story of the world's most devastating cataclysm in full- from when a century of peace was shattered in the summer of 1914, through the escalation of the slaughter to when the guns finally fell silent on the Western Front. Global in its reach, 1914-1918 ultimately show how this 'war to end war' was a deliberate political act, one whose legacy continues to haunt us.

'Superb.' Ian Kershaw

'The best compreshensive one-volume history of the war yet written.' New Yorker

'David Stevenson is the real deal.' Niall Ferguson

'Magisterial . . . sweeping . . . it contributes new insights to our understanding of the conflict and its appalling legacies.' Literary Review

'Not just an outstanding work of history, it is also a powerful message of warning.' History Today

'A book which will last . . . whose compass is wider and more inclusive than any of its single-volume rivals.' Daily Telegraph

By: David Stevenson
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 559g
ISBN: 9780718197957
ISBN 10: 071819795X
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 25 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Stevenson is a Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of the highly praised 1914-1918: The History of the First World War: 'Momentous... this history of the conflict surpasses all others', Independent; 'Superb', Ian Kershaw; 'David Stevenson is the real deal', Niall Ferguson; 'The best comprehensive one-volume history of the war yet written', New Yorker.

Reviews for 1914-1918: The History of the First World War

This history of the 1914-1918 conflict surpasses all others. It is tough, erudite and comprehensive * Independent * Perhaps the best comprehensive one-volume history of the war yet written * New Yorker * It's harder to imagine a better single-volume comprehensive history of the conflict than this superb study -- Ian Kershaw David Stevenson is the real deal ... His defining characteristic is his outstanding rigour as an historian ... tremendously clever -- Niall Ferguson