1914-1918

by Stéphane Audoin-Rouzeau

"The combattants thought the Great War was the war to end all wars. It was unlike any other before or since in three neglected, but highly significant, ways. First, it was unprecendented in its violence and carnage. Why was this, and what were the effects of tolerating it? Why did men keep pouring to the front and almost certain death? Second, each side was motivated by a vehement nationalistic, racist animus against the enemy. How did this 'crusade' evolve and what did it mean for Europe and the world? Third, with its millions of deaths the war created a tidal wave of grief. How could...

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