Definitive narrative of World War I's opening.
If you're drawn to the intricacies of history and enjoy delving into pivotal moments that shaped the world, "The Guns of August" is beckoning. Tuchman's skill for making history come alive through intense, personal narratives will immerse you in the drama of 1914. It's like witnessing the dominoes falling, one leading inexorably to another, guiding you through the complexity of events with the ease of a story but the seriousness of a scholarly work. This book is a masterclass in historical literature.
ISBN: 9780345476098
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2004-08-03
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.18
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In this landmark, Pulitzer Prize–winning account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I: thirty days in the summer of 1914 that determined the course of the conflict, the century, and ultimately our present world. Beginning with the funeral of Edward VII, Tuchman traces each step that led to the inevitable clash. And inevitable it was, with all sides plotting their war for a generation. Dizzyingly comprehensive and spectacularly portrayed with her famous talent for evoking the characters of the war’s key players, Tuchman’s magnum opus is a classic for the ages.
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