Sophie Williams has the perfect career & it's all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, & more importantly,
...A fascinating introduction to the British involvement in the First World War.Â
Covering some of the most important
Details: The Great War was the first truly global war
- one in which the world suffered more than 37 million casualties. On 28 June 1914, a Yugoslav nationlist, Gavrilo Princip, destroyed the already delicate political balance in Europe when he assassinated the Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand & his wife in Sarajevo. It launched a domino effect series of invasions across Europe & by 11 November 1918, when the war finally ended, four empires had ceased to exist. The collection of 100 objects tells the story of the First World War in a highly engaging & very visual manner. By recalling the history of each item
- whether a tank, a gas mask, a rifle or a document
- & the contexts in which they played a part in the events of the war, or those that they commemorate, this fascinating book offers a fresh perspective. Ideal for: Perfect for history buffs & anyone with an interest in World War One. This hardback book has 256 pages & measures: 24.7 x 19.2 x 2.1cm