The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. A very short introduction very short introductions 1st edition by weinberg, gerhard l. Pdf translation of sir michael howard, the first world war. A very short introduction very short introductions kindle edition by howard, michael. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the. A very short introductionvery short introductions are great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe world war ii. The cold war a very short introduction chapter 1 hist 466. Contemporaneously described as the war to end all wars, it led to the mobilisation of more than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million europeans, making it one of the largest wars in history. Short stories about war, the military or the army online. Mar 27, 2020 world war i, international conflict that in 191418 embroiled most of the nations of europe along with russia, the u. A very short introduction is a concise history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did. The cold war a very short introduction chapter 1 hist. The cambridge history of the first world war edited by jay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clear, concise, and compelling, the cold war is a superb primer on the subject.
Robert mcmahons the cold war is a very short introduction to a complex topic. British war aims and german peace feelers during the first world war december 1916november 1918, historical journal, vol. A very short introduction very short introductions. Howard michael the first world war a very short introduct ion.
This great war, known as the war to end all wars, was fought from 28 july 1914 to 11 november 1918, so about 4 years and 3 12 months. In chapter one of his book, mcmahon conveys to his readers how he believes that the aftermath of world war ii established a new world order, dominated by united states and soviet visions of post war stability. Allies vs central powers causes of the first world war in the. A very short introduction very short introductions michael howard he covers the run up to the war, includes short chapters focusing on each year, sections on economics, the eastern front, the entry of the united states, and the reaction in germany to the end of the war. The first world war commenced on june 28, 1914, with the assassination of archduke francis ferdinand, heir to the throne of austriahungary the ottoman empire in sarajevo, bosnia. A very short introduction by michael howard available from rakuten kobo. Michael howard by the time the first world war ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. A very short introduction very short introductions first edition by howard, michael isbn. Starting with the inter war years and the german invasion of poland in september 1939, it examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events. Oct 25, 2016 first world war world war i is considered as one of the largest wars in history. How then did it come to be that there was a second world war causing twiceas much loss of life and more destruction than any other previous conflict.
Much of the war was characterized by stagnant trench warfare and massive loss of life in failed attacks. World war i wwi or ww1, also called the first world war, began on july 28, 1914 and lasted until november 11, 1918. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the first world war. Pdf translation of sir michael howard, the first world.
Italy expected to be rewarded with large expanses of territory from the. Fredrik logevall, university of california, santa barbara. At the conclusion of the first world war, italy was riddled with chaos. For australia, it began with the british declaration of war on germany and its allies on 4 august. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great warfrom the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of. Most of the fighting was in europe, but soldiers from many other countries took part, and it changed the colonial empires of the european powers. Jul 22, 2019 world war i was a major conflict fought in europe and around the world between july 28, 1914, and november 11, 1918. The very short introductions series from oxford university press contains hundreds of. I was looking for an introduction to the first world war, why the war was fought in the first place, who was involved and a brief history of the main events. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war from the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual. First world war world war i is considered as one of the largest wars in history. Michael howard by the time the first world war ended in 1918, eight million people had. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the consequences it did.
Cambridge core twentieth century regional history the cambridge history of the first world war edited by jay winter. Mcmahon is a brief read covering the cold war period and its effects on the international community. Ive read a whole lot of books on world war ii in my life, including gerhard weinbergs massive and exhaustive a world at arms. The war was fought between the allies on one side, consisting of great britain, france, and russia, and the central powers on the other side, consisting of germany and the austrohungarian empire. Squad battles the first world war in 1914, the world erupted in a conflict that was thought would be over in matter of months. Weinberg good books by sayingthey cant stop reading them, well, i really could not stop reading. The armies marched off to war in appearance and manner akin to distant cousins of the napoleonic period, with many units dressed in colorful uniforms and trained to fight in dense formations. However, labour shortages soon forced the government to. A short history of world war ii is essentially a military history, but it reaches from the peace settlements of world war i to the drastically altered postwar world of the late 1940s. Before world war ii began in 1939, world war i was called. Krebs comes home after the first world war and keeps to himself. Italy expected to be rewarded with large expanses of territory from the defeated nations for its services. Strikes threated to bring about nationwide industrial paralysis, ireland was close to civil war, nationalist unrest was brewing in india and egypt, and europe was in turmoil following the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand. Enjoy this book on your ereader and in the format you prefer.
The first world war examines the impact of the war upon the nations people. World war i began in 1914, after the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand, and lasted until 1918. Introduction to the first world war 191418 the first world war began in late july and early august 1914. World war i often abbreviated as wwi or ww1, also known as the first world war or the great war, was a global war originating in europe that lasted from 28 july 1914 to 11 november 1918. It started with an assassination and involved more countries than any war before it. The great war was unique in many respects, but it is still useful as an exemplar. The second world war saw considerable change for women in australia and overseas. During the conflict, germany, austriahungary, bulgaria and the ottoman empire the central. But it does a great job of encapsulating in 6 pages what he covered more comprehensively in 1,178 pages. The conclusion of the first world war history essay.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pdf howard michael the first world war a very short. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Ninety years on belinda davis, home fires burning several films. World war i simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sep 24, 2014 ive read a whole lot of books on world war ii in my life, including gerhard weinbergs massive and exhaustive a world at arms. This very short introduction provides a clear and stimulating interpretive overview of the cold war, one that will both invite debate and encourage deeper investigation. A very short introduction very short introductions by gerhard l. Mcmahon, 9780192801784, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. A very short introduction is a concise history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the.
The enormous loss of life and physical destruction caused by the first world war led people to hope that there would never be another such catastrophe. It led to the fall of four great imperial dynasties and, in its destabilization of european society, laid the groundwork for world war ii. Britain ruled the seas with a very large, efficient navy which caused supply problems for germany. World war i, international conflict that in 191418 embroiled most of the nations of europe along with russia, the u.
On the eve of world war, britain found itself faced with crisis at home and abroad. Feb 15, 2007 i was looking for an introduction to the first world war, why the war was fought in the first place, who was involved and a brief history of the main events. A very short introduction by michael howard editor. Howard michael the first world war a very short introduction.
This book was perfect, easy to read, professionally written, i really enjoyed it. Very short introductions vsi is a book series published by the oxford university press oup. A very short introduction mcmahon has produced a commanding short narrative of a vital period in recent world history. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great war from the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual surrender of the central powers. His mother wants him to do something with his life and meet people. By the time the first world war ended in 1918, eight million people had died in what had been perhaps the most apocalyptic episode the world had known. Lucidly written and eminently readable, it is factual and accurate enough to satisfy professional historians.
During the early years of the war, australian women were generally not given the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the war. One is to gain a general understanding of the first world war and its causes, consequences, social and cultural impact, and continuing legacy. Read soldiers home pdf pg 98 the old demon pearl s. This ivery short introductioni provides a concise and insightful history of the great war, focusing on why it happened, how it was fought, and why it had the. In chapter one of his book, mcmahon conveys to his readers how he believes that the aftermath of world war ii established a new world order, dominated by. Allies vs central powers causes of the first world war. Starting with the interwar years and the german invasion of poland in september 1939, it examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events. The war was a global war that lasted exactly 4 years, 3 months and 14 days. A very short introduction very short introductions book 87 robert j. A very short introduction very short introductions are great because they are so attention holding, i mean you know how people describe world war ii. Nations from across all nonpolar continents were involved, although russia, britain, france, germany, and austriahungary dominated.
A second is to use the first world war as a vehicle to better understand war in general. Weapons of aggression are developed quickly during wartime and the first world war introduced the aero plane, submarine, tank and automatic machine gun as well as poison gas first used by the germans in april, 1915 during the second battle of ypres. A global history of world war ii, so i almost passed over gerhards 6page very small introduction. World war i was a major conflict fought in europe and around the world between july 28, 1914, and november 11, 1918. Skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The worlds great powers assembled in two opposing alliances.
The massive disorder and economic ruin following the second world war inevitably predetermined. This disorder was caused primarily by the belief that italy was not adequately paid for aiding the allies at the conclusion of the war. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great warfrom the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual surrender of the central powers. The murderer, gavrilo princip, belonged to the serbian terrorist group black hand and there was an excuse, with their german ally, that the austriahungary empire would now declare war on serbia on july 28th, 1914. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the. A very short introduction by michael howard, 9780199205592, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. By the time the first world war ended in 1918, eight. A very short introduction examines the origins, course, and impact of the second world war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who lived through it. This very short introduction provides a concise and insightful history of the great warfrom the state of europe in 1914, to the role of the us, the collapse of russia, and the eventual.