- Gebundene Ausgabe: 456 Seiten
- Verlag: Knopf (30. Oktober 2001)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 037541259X
- ISBN-13: 978-0375412592
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 27,7 x 23,9 x 3,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.424.329 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Matching nearly 500 photographs, maps, and prints to a thoughtful, interpretive text, renowned military historian John Keegan again turns his attention to "the war to end all wars."
The outbreak of World War I, Keegan notes, caught many Europeans and Americans by surprise. "Europe in the summer of 1914," he writes, "enjoyed a peaceful productivity so dependent on international co-operation that a belief in the impossibility of general war seemed the most conventional of wisdoms." That wisdom was quickly shattered with the onset of hostilities in the Balkans, which soon swept the continent and the world. Keegan takes a large view of events (the massive, multimillion-man offensives along the fronts, for instance) while recalling the agonies (and occasional triumphs) of countless individuals on both sides of the conflict. As he writes, Keegan offers a number of correctives (against other historians, for instance, he asserts that German forces indeed committed atrocities in Belgium), and he catalogs the blunders and disorders that cost each side needlessly and dearly.
No contemporary historian is better equipped than Keegan for his subject, and this book merits a place on the shelf of every student of modern history. -- Gregory McNamee
From Booklist
Acclaimed military historian Keegan provides a visually stunning companion piece to his best-selling The First World War (1999). Amassing an amazing collection of photographs, maps, posters, advertisements, paintings, sketches, postcards, and cartoons, the author briskly moves across the European, Asian, and African continents, deftly illustrating the tragedy and triumph inherent in the first technologically and globally significant armed conflict. The visceral impact of the images is underscored by a compelling narrative--actually an abridged version of Keegan's comprehensive masterpiece on the Great War--that serves as a unifying thread for the powerful images. Recommended as either a supplement to The First World War or as a distinct, digestible introduction to the often-studied subject. Margaret Flanagan
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Exceptional insight into the Great War.
20. Januar 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Like many people of my age, my great grandfather was killed in the First World War and I have become increasingly interested in finding out more about the conflict and the circumstances which led to it. A subject like this is difficult to encapsulate, particularly given the complexity and far reaching nature of the war. I found this book by accident, but was attracted initially by it's format and layout, with a good balance of narrative, artwork, maps and photographs. I am delighted to say that the content of the book more than lived up to it's presentation and I found it extremely easy to read. The author displays complete control of the subject matter and his enthusiasm for his writing shows. My only slight criticism would be the lack of maps relating to some of the events on the Eastern Front, Balkan States and Italy, which at times made the narrative difficult to follow. The ultimate success of this book for me is that it has spurred me onto reading further on the subject. I would thoroughly recommend this book.
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This Book Rules
1. Mai 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to know the details of The Great War. It has a nonstop plethora of pictures which take you through the entire war from the assassination of the Archduke to final day of fighting. The book can be very detailed, describing or showing troop movements, horrific battle conditions, and casualty reports. None of the major battles are overlooked. Mention is also made to the fact that most countries were unprepared for 20th century warfare. Major personalities are profiled in special pages of the book including the famous Red Baron. Not limited to just Europe, Keegan describes the war elsewhere in the world including Africa and in the Pacific theatre. War in the air is discussed including a special section on dirigibles and airplanes. A must read for the serious student of WW I.
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Well balanced work, but not easy to read
3. Januar 2002
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I find this a very balanced work, covering different aspects of the Great War. It is very detailed and presents excellent photographs. However, one gets indeed lost in the detailed descriptions of the different battle scenes. It is very difficult for the reader to visualise those battles, because you are confronted with pages and pages describing all the troop movements in great detail, but without the support of small maps. That really is a pity, for otherwise this is an excellent book.
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