| An Illustrated Introduction to the First World War Contributor(s): Carradice, Phil (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445632969 ISBN-13: 9781445632964 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I |
| Dewey: 940.4 |
| LCCN: 2014466196 |
| Series: Illustrated Introduction to ... |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most profound events in human history, the First World War, marks its hundredth anniversary in 2014. People across the world commemorate the fighting and mourn the countless losses every year, eager to ensure that no such tragedy befalls humanity again. This introduction is presented chronologically, breaking the war down into its catalyst and each year of its development, its aftermath and legacy. Through fascinating contemporary images and concise, riveting narrative, it explores elements that vary from the poetry and correspondence of those serving to the technological developments that helped make the First World War the first 'modern' war. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carradice, Phil: - Phil Carradice is a full time writer and broadcaster. He is a graduate of Cardiff University and UWIC in Cardiff and taught for thirty years, becoming Head of a large residential Special School. He has had numerous books published including novels, history, biography and poetry. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 3 & 4 and on TV programmes such as The One Show. He presents The Past Master on BBC Radio Wales. He lives in the Vale of Glamorgan. |