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The Great War and the Twentieth Century
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Product Description
A discussion of the causes, character and legacy of World War I, providing a framework for understanding the whole 20th century. The contributors show that World War I meant not only the dissolution of four defeated empires but also the collapse of the optimistic assumption of progress.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1217623 in Books
- Published on: 2001-02-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 366 pages
Editorial Reviews
Dennis Showalter, Colorado College
"Breaking away from the still-strong tendency to see the Great War from the perspective of particular national compartments, this collection deepens our understanding of central issues."
About the Author
Jay Winter is reader in modern history at Cambridge University.
Geoffrey Parker is professor of history at Ohio State University.
Mary R. Habeck is assistant professor of history at Yale University.
