ISBN10: 0670032956, ISBN13: 9780670032952, [publisher: Chartwell Books] Hardcover Chartwell Books Historical Reference Books (Penguin Publishing) First World War, The (VG+)Manufacturer: Chartwell BooksProduct Line: Historical Reference Books (Penguin Publishing)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 2004Author: Hew StrachanPage Count: 364Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Ninety years have passed since the outbreak of World War I, yet as military historian Hew Strachan argues in this brilliant and authoritative new book, the legacy of the war to end all wars is with us still. The First World War was a truly global conflict from the start, with many of the most decisive battles fought in or directly affecting the Balkans, Africa, and the Ottoman Empire. Even more than World War II, the First World War continues to shape the politics and international relations of our world, especially in hot spots like the Middle East and the Balkans. Strachan has done a masterful job of reexamining the causes, the major campaigns, and the consequences of the First World War, compressing a lifetime of knowledge into a single definitive volume tailored for the general reader. Written in crisp, compelling ...