Brendon V. The First World War 1914-18

L.: Hodder Education, 2009. - 162 p.This title examines the First World War from a European viewpoint, but it also gives an account of the fighting in other parts of the world and looks at the role of non-Europeans. The causes of the war and the aims, strengths and weaknesses of the major combatants are discussed. The western, eastern, Italian and imperial fronts are examined in the light of recent research as are the home fronts and the war at sea. The experience of the participants (of differing nationality, race, class and gender) is conveyed and illustrated with a rich variety of primary source materials. The author takes the conflict to its climax and conclusion, analysing the reasons for victory and defeat, and assesses the impact of four years of total war on national boundaries, political systems, artistic and literary styles, and the lives of men and women.Debating the War.
Going to War.
Explaining the War.
Looking Ahead.Study Guides.The Central Powers.
The Allies.Study Guides.Introduction: Celebrating Christmas.
Gaining and Saving Territory.
Establishing Stalemate.
Looking for Alternatives.
Wearing Down the Enemy.
Experiencing the Trenches.
Floundering in the Mud.Study Guides.The Eastern and Southern Fronts -.
Halting the ‘Steamroller’: The Russian Fronts.
Dealing with the ‘Minor Powers’: Turkey and the Balkans.
Fighting in the Clouds: The Italian Front.Study Guides.Total War.
Ruling the Waves.
Competing for Places in the Sun.
Keeping the Home Fires Burning.Study Guides.Leaving and Entering the War.
Playing the Last Card: The Western Front.
Explaining Defeat and Victory.Study Guides.Making a New World.
Making Peace.Study Guides.Social, Economic and Cultural Legacies.Making Lands Fit for Heroes.
Depicting the War.Study Guides.Further Reading.