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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 Identifiers
PublisherHachette Children's Group
ISBN-139780750240208
eBay Product ID (ePID)87796376
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Causes of World War I
AuthorStewart Ross
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Dimensions
Item Height12mm
Item Width177mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorStewart Ross
Series TitleWorld Wars S.
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom