Personal Perspectives: World War I
- ISBN-10
- 1851095659
- ISBN-13
- 9781851095650
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 355
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Timothy C. Dowling
Description
This captivating collection of first-hand accounts brings to life the "War to End All Wars." * Twelve essays by international scholars explain the myriad ways in which different groups experienced World War I * A set of "unique perspectives" describes the experiences of smaller groups, including shock troops and victims of gas attacks * Each essay begins with a historical overview that provides context for the experiences of individuals * A detailed chronology marks key events during the war including the sinking of the Lusitania, the Ottoman extermination of Armenians, and the murder of Rasputin * Each essay includes an extensive bibliography emphasizing works in social history and listing additional resources for further exploration
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