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"This book by John Keegan, like all of this others, is once again brillant. Keegan a noted military historian wrote a very readable and convincing book on the First World War. This book give a good anlysis of the war: why it started and the various people who ran the programme and the battles that dictated the war in Europe, Asia. and Africa. This book is a must read."
Justin Gerstein, 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
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marines
- Reference book of military leaders
Special anthology?
- anthology of great battles
Nationality?
- British
Specific war?
- World War I
Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- infantry soldiers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Nationality?
- British
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- Italy
- Ireland
- Germany
- Turkey
- Hungary
- Russia
- England/UK
- France
- Rumania
- Denmark
- Bulgaria
- Holland/Belgium/Luxembourg
Africa
Yes
Part of Africa:
- Arabic Africa
Style
How much gore?
- 4 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 6 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 2 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- military
- diplomats
- politicians
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?
- 5 ()
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