Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii series. By the time the war ended in 1918, millions lay dead. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Grant, and created by dks awardwinning editorial and design team, world war i charts the developments of the war from a global perspective. Jan 01, 2008 the illustrated history of world war one book. The loss of life was unequalled, with some 8 million solders and more than 6 million civilians dying during four years of stagnant trench. The two largest sections of this work are comprised of summaries of allied and central military operations and country studies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This illustrated history is an outstanding summary of current scholarship on the war that was supposed to end all wars. An illustrated history hardcover january 1, 1980 by susanne everett author, john keegan introduction 5. The oxford illustrated history of world war ii internet archive. The ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the violent century.
It presents the essential cast of that cataclysmic drama, from the decision makers at the tophaig, joffre, hindenberg, pershing. A new book from the library of congress tells the story of the u. A concise authoritative account of the course of the great war, with analaysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagments westwell, ian on. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. It was the first conflict in which aeroplanes, submarines, and tanks played a significant role, the first in which casualties on the battlefield outnumbered those fromdisease. During the conflict, germany, austriahungary, bulgaria and the ottoman empire the central.
A concise authoritative account of the course of the great war. The war brought great social, political and military change. Illustrated history of the second world war, century of conflict, etc. As an american it is commonplace for us to study the great war from the allied perspective. Max hastings called it one of the most impressive books of modern history in a generation, while richard holmes hailed it as a towering achievement.
World war 1 an illustrated history clark, lloyd on. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The illustrated history of world war ii on apple books. Poss books seen on a list but not confirmed possible purnells purnells history of the second world war unknown or unlikely pbi panballantine illustrated history of the first world war. Remembering world war i with 10 astounding books barnes. An illustrated history is a perfect example of this. The illustrated history of world war i describes a conflict that began with a naval arms race in the early 1900s, and ended in 1918 with the deaths of nearly 23 million soldiers of all nations. The book is a straightforward narrative of the first world war written in a manner which excludes any distractions such as footnotes or even chapter divisions. Numerous features explore special aspects of the war, including key personalities from kitchener to brusilov, weapons and tactics from machine guns to trench raiding, key battles and events, and quotes revealing what the soldiers at the front actually saw and felt. Andy wiests the illustrated history of world war i is a thorough, yet easy to read book on one of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th century. Instead it has essays on various aspects of the war by different experts. German general staff ballantines illustrated history of the violent century.
Search the entire 191419 archives of the celebrated illustrated london news and the great eight illustrated magazines collection. This book gives the opportunity to get inside the head of a german soldier, which illustrated that the german soldiers were not that much different than any other soldiers. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy, and japan and the allies france, great britain, the united states, the soviet union, and china. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war book. The definitive visual guide is a fascinating portrait of a world at war, vividly portraying the conflicts of the great war on land, sea and in the skies.
The oxford illustrated history of world war ii is an exemplary book that not only provides an insightful and indepth analysis of the war from both sides, but does so while providing an astounding array of photographs, some in vivid colour, of the real and devastating effects of war experienced by both civilians and combatants. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war hew. World war ii was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Its lavishly illustrated volumes, produced by an international team of experts, offer a deeper, more richly researched presentation of the battles, campaigns, and weapons technologies of the great war. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works. Contemporaneously described as the war to end all wars, it led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history.
From its causes to its consequences, from the western front to the eastern, it charts the course of the war. It began as a skirmish between serbia and austriahungary with the assassination of arch duke ferdinand in june 1914 and was transformed into a european war when germany declared war on russia on august 1, 1914. Taylor was one of the most acclaimed and uncompromising historians of the twentieth century. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war. This summer marks the 100year anniversary of the start of world war i.
Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. In this clear, lively and nowclassic account of the first world war, he tells the story of the conflict from the german advance in the west, through the marne, gallipoli, the balkans and the war at sea to the offensives of 1918 and the state of europe after the war. Weapons book book series by multiple authors includes books uboat the secret menance ballantines illustrated history of world war ii, panzer division, me109, and several more. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war brings together in one volume many of the most distinguished historians of the conflict, in an account that matches the scale of the events. The illustrated history of world war i this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Nearly two dozen contributors write smart and accessible essays on a range of subjects, including the military strategies of the allies and the central powers, the war at sea, economic mobilization, politics on the home front, and the peace settlement. Buy the oxford illustrated history of the first world war new edition 2nd revised edition by strachan, hew isbn. The must have collection of world war 1 books available on one unique dvd. Sparked by the 1939 nazi invasion of poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the allies. This book explores the war in all its different aspects. An illustrated history is an original, well wrttien account that attempts to be honest.
Checklist the books list starts after the explanation chart. A fourth, russia, was in the throes of a revolution that helped define. Apr 24, 2014 the oxford history of the first world war brings together in one volume many of the most distinguished historians of the conflict, in an account that matches the scale of the events. Ballantines illustrated history of world war 2 the. Its pretty interesting and has bolstered my meager knowledge of that war. This history book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the first world war. Illustrated first world war illustrated london news. It may be your first foray into world war i literature, but it wont be your. His special interests are the western front of the first world war, the mediterranean front of the second world war, and airborne warfare. You need pretty strong wrists if you want to read it in bed.
It explained a lot about world war 1 and i learned a bunch of new facts. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war edited by hew strachan is an excellent overview work on world war i. World war i often abbreviated as wwi or ww1, also known as the first world war or the great war, was a global war originating in europe that lasted from 28 july 1914 to 11 november 1918. An illustrated history of the navies of world war ii by preston, anthony and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrated history navies world war ii, first edition abebooks. New illustrated edition by keegan, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His ongoing threevolume history of the conflict, the first of which was published in 2001, is likely to become the standard academic reference work. Showing all editions for illustrated history of world war 1. World war 3 illustrated is an american comics anthology magazine with a leftwing political focus, founded in 1979 though the first issue was published in 1980 by new york city comic book artists peter kuper and seth tobocman, and painter christof kohlhofer, and subsequently produced by a collective with a rotating editorship. The illustrated history of the weapons of world war one. It was the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history.
The oxford illustrated history of the first world war new. World war ii, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 193945. Mar 24, 2014 ballantines illustrated history of world war 2 the genesis and afterlife of a 1970s publishing phenomenon ian ballantine 1916 1995 was a publishing genius. An illustrated history of the first world war carries us across the europe of nearly a century ago, revealing the devastation, camaraderie, political machinations and battlefield maneuverings that changed the world. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Illustrated history of world war one by ian westwell, 9781844768455, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Can confirm, i read this for my world war i history class and it was a great read. Three major empires lay shattered by defeat, those of germany, austriahungary, and the ottomans. Illustrated history of world war i in the air book, 1971. For anyone looking to pick up one book and get some solid information about a majority of the aspects of the war, they will find it here.
A political, social, and military history treats its monumental subject with the scope and insight it deserves. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. From its causes to its consequences, from the western front to the eastern, from the strategy of the politicians to the tactics of the generals, they. Use janes world war i volumes if you cannot find this one. Im about 1 2 way through the oxford illustrated history of the first world war. The complete illustrated history of world war 1 was an alright book. The battle of the somme, also known as the somme offensive, was one of the largest battles of the first world war. The definitive visual guide, a vividly illustrated, indepth account of the great war written by historian r. Excerpted from world war i on wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Aug 30, 2019 the outcomes of world war i would be important factors in the development of world war ii 21 years later. Jul 18, 2014 for those looking for a comprehensive, wellorganized, and thoughtful primer on one of the most complicated wars in human history, a world undone is masterfully structured, accessible but still elegantly written, and full of lively facts and littleknown stories. The book has many, many facts about true stories and it is strictly nonfiction.
Oct 14, 2008 the complete illustrated history of world war i. The paperback of the the illustrated history of world war one. Taylor answered he did not know, but the problem was apprehensively conventional historians repeated each other. R j unstead a brief survey of world war one, including information on the nations involved, major campaigns and battles, weapons and other equipment, leaders, etc. A new yorker, he completed his education in london in 1940 and returned home to lead the penguin invasion of the american domestic book market. The first world war was a war of extraordinary intensity and one which has shaped the history of the twentieth century. World war i began in 1914, after the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand, and lasted until 1918. From its causes to its consequences, from the western front to the eastern, from the strategy of the politicians to the tactics of the generals, they chart the. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war by. World war i illustrated books for sale in stock ebay. Bvc ballantine illustrated history of the violent century. This volume tells the full story of world war i, illustrated throughout with maps, photos, posters, documents, and newspaper articles.
Gilbert, martin editor a century of conflict, 18501950. A brilliant and penetrating new history of the first world war by one of the world s foremost experts on the conflict. Japanese high seas fleet the panballantine illustrated history of world war ii by richard. The second book on your list is to arms 2001, volume one of hew strachans book the first world war. Books listed below have been placed in rather broad categories depending on their subject matter, and a book may appear in more than one category. The first world war, now a century ago, still shapes the world in which we live, and its legacy lives on, in poetry, in prose, in collective memory and political culture. An authoritative chronological account of the military and political events of the great war due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The illustrated history of world war one by ian westwell. Ballantines illustrated history of world war ii the. Formats and editions of illustrated history of world war 1. His ongoing threevolume history of the conflict, the first of which was published in 2001, is.
Five books on world war i history smithsonian magazine. Merrills marauders ballantines illustrated history of the violent century. The oxford illustrated history of the first world war, a collection of chapters from various scholars. If you are into books about war, then this is for you. Lloyd clark is a senior lecturer in war studies at great britains royal military academy sandhurst, and he has lectured on military history around the world. May 30, 2001 this volume tells the full story of world war i, illustrated throughout with maps, photos, posters, documents, and newspaper articles. Hew strachan is one of the world s foremost experts on the great war of 191418. The book describes and analyzes the entire compass and course of world war i from sarajevo to versailles, from the easter rising in ireland to the russian revolution, from gallipoli to the bloody fighting on the eastern and western fronts. Whether youre a history buff wellversed in the events of the great war, or someone who has just begun to be curious, weve got a collection of books to help you navigate the complex, fearsome, and fascinating facts and stories of the devastating conflict that shook the world. John keegans the first world war was everywhere praised, and became the definitive account of the war that created the modern world. Wiests superb writing skills combined with stunning black and white pictures, and maps bring the great war to life. Fought between july 1 and november 1, 1916, near the somme river in france, it.
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