A History of the Great War: World War One and the International Crisis of the Early Twentieth Century
"Brose confirms his status as a master scholar of modern war in this comprehensive, well-crafted account of the defining event of the twentieth century. His analysis of its origins shows the Great War was neither accidental nor inevitable. His balancing of great events and individual experiences enlightens as well as informs. His perceptive judgment of consequences suggests that for all its horrors, the war was also a step towards peace and social justice in Europe."--Dennis Showalter,Colorado College"Brose builds effectively on recent global treatments of World War I. This welcome volume is also one of the few works of its kind to understand the war in relation to events that occurred before and after. As such, it places the war in a wide context and offers readers a deep understanding of this critical event in world history."--Michael S. Neiberg,The University of Southern Mississippi"Brose's engaging and detailedA History of the Great Warcaptures the complexity of the era. This well-written work utilizes up-to-date research and takes the reader on a journey from pre-war political, economic, and military challenges through the post-war legacy. The chapters on this world conflict thoroughly explore the ferocity of war and the struggle for peace."--Nancy Gentile Ford,Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania