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The World War I Book - (DK Big Ideas) by DK (Hardcover)

The World War I Book - (DK Big Ideas) by  DK (Hardcover) - 1 of 1
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  • Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars.
  • About the Author: We believe in the power of discovery.
  • 336 Pages
  • History, Military
  • Series Name: DK Big Ideas

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About the Book



"Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations"--



Book Synopsis



Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the First World War - the epic conflict that was supposed to be "the war to end all wars."

Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold images, The World War I Book explores the historical background of the war, its causes, all of the key events across the major theatres of conflict, and its aftermath.

Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the German invasion of Belgium, the endless slaughter in the trenches, the American entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, the Armistice, and the creation of the League of Nations.

In this book, you can explore the following

-Key milestones of the First World War - exploring the technologies, tactics, and turning points.

-Main theatres of the conflict and the experience of war - from civilian life to the horrors of gas attacks.

-Bold imagery and clear text with insightful and inspiring quotes from military leaders and historians

Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War I Book shows how certain key battles, individual leaders, political and economic forces, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict and the following decades. This book is part of the Big Ideas Simply Explained series, with other titles including The Art Book, The Architecture Book, and The Astronomy Book.



About the Author



We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.8 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Series Title: DK Big Ideas
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Theme: World War I
Format: Hardcover
Author: DK
Language: English
Street Date: March 12, 2024
TCIN: 89537169
UPC: 9780744091977
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-3807
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 9.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.35 pounds
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