World War I: The Essential Reference Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1440841225
- ISBN-13
- 9781440841224
- Series
- World War I
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 397
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-05-16
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Spencer C. Tucker
Description
With its authoritative reference entries, multiple introductory and perspective essays, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and bibliography, this single-volume reference provides all the key information readers need to understand this monumental conflict. • Includes perspective essays on such widely debated topics as what was the primary cause of World War I and whether the conflict made World War II inevitable • Supplies important primary source documents—such as the Balfour Declaration and the Zimmermann Telegram—that serve to put historical events into clearer context for students • Provides essential reference material for students, including entries on all the key events, people, and organizations, as well as a detailed chronology, key images, and maps
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