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"In this stunning book Lyn Macdonald describes the events leading up to the First World War, and the war itself up to November 1914. Concentrating on the individuals who experienced the war, and quoting extensively from their diaries, letters and memoirs, Lyn Macdonald has created a military history for all. The feats of sheer endurance and the victories in the face of overwhelming odds will astound and the dry wit of the British Tommy facing adversity will amaze."
Claire Baldwin, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- Early 1900's
- 20th century
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
Nationality?
- EUROPE
Specific war?
- World War I
Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Sympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- land soldiers
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Naive
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- infantry soldiers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
Nationality?
- German/Prussian
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Germany
- Russia
- England/UK
- France
- Yugoslavia
- Holland/Belgium/Luxembourg
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
How much gore?
- 3 (some)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 6 (an above average amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 2 (a little)
Minor characters feature lots of:
- military
- farmers
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details?
- 8 (a significant amount)
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