Product Description

The disputes that led to the outbreak of World War I were festering for decades before the first shots were fired. This book examines the long term causes, such as the system of alliances and the arms race, as well as examining the lead up to Franz Ferdinand's assassination which was the trigger for war to break out over Europe.It also provides important insights into the prevailing attitudes and key personalities that led to this devastating war.

This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1822774 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 64 pages

School Librarian, v.49, no.1 Spring 2001
'these books strike a nice balance between meaty, informative text and visual source material... A valuable addition to school projects'

Review
'This series is first class in content and presentation.' (SAL v.49 no.3 )

'these books strike a nice balance between meaty, informative text and visual source material... A valuable addition to school projects' (School Librarian, v.49, no.1 Spring 2001 )

'We have come to expect high quality, well-researched books from Stewart Ross, and this series is no exception.' (School Library Journal, Vol. 51, No. 2, Summer 200 )

School Library Journal, Vol. 51, No. 2, Summer 2003
'We have come to expect high quality, well-researched books from Stewart Ross, and this series is no exception.'