Howard, Michael Eliot

A brief history of World War I, looking at conditions in the major power countries of Europe in 1914, and discussing significant people and events from the opening campaigns to the settlement. Includes maps.

Presents a detailed, comprehensive account of the Franco-Prussian war, covering politicians and generals on either side and the political and diplomatic aspects of the battles and campaigns that changed the map of Europe, introduced Germany as a world power, and heralded the arrival of modern firepower as seen during WWI.