World War I: The Definitive Visual History
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1465419381 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Grant is a history writer who has published some 40 books on topics ranging from the American Revolution to the Cold War. His major works include the DK bestsellers Flight: 100 Years of Aviation, Battle, Battle at Sea, and Commanders. R.G. He was also a contributor to DK's World War II: The Definitive Visual History and Civil War.
A concluding section, “In Memoriam,” provides information on key battle sites, museums, memorials, and cemeteries by country. Readers will find brief coverage of events, biographies of key people, eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians, discussions of weapons technology, and a plethora of stunning visual images. Various topics are covered in two-page spreads, full of the visuals that DK is known for—an almost overwhelming number of maps with intricate battle details; vivid photographs of people, places, and items of the era; and other graphics. From Booklist This volume presents a unique and concise approach to examining the key moments of th
Grant, and created by DK's award-winning editorial and design team, World War I charts the developments of the war from a global perspective. Written by historian R. Key episodes are set clearly in the wider context of the conflict, in-depth profiles look at the key generals and political leaders, and full-color photo galleries showcase the weapons, inventions, and new technologies that altered the course of history.A vivid portrait of the confrontation on land, sea, and sky, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide offers readers a bold and thoughtful new look at this complex and explosive moment in history.. 2014 marks the centennial of the start of World War I — DK will mark the occasion with the publication of World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide, a vividly illustrated, in-depth account of the Great War. Using illustrated timelines, detailed maps, and personal accounts, readers will see the oft-studied war in a new light. G
"A truly essential book to understand WWI and the history of 20th Century" according to Benjamin. This is an absolute essential guide to learn and understand World War I. DK visual guides are a breakthrough in the publishing industry, and these huge guides, like the WWII and this one, are for sure in the Top 10. If you have children at home who are in K-12, or if you are just an adult curious to learn, get this asap. I have read this book three times already, and I always learn something new every time. BTW, on the side, I fear there may be a WWIII around the corner because . My husband and I fell in love with DK (especially the Smithsonian line) during a trip My husband and I fell in love with DK (especially the Smithsonian line) during a trip to the Smithsonian museums. The books are filled with an immense amount of information which is presented in a fascinating, readable way. Of course the author couldn't include absolutely every single detail about the subject at hand, but they still did a wonderful job. The photos are gorgeous and a perfect complement to the information being presented. The books themselves have sturdy binding a. "SUPERB BOOK!" according to P. A. Panozzo. This is a beautiful DK Motorbook volume superbly illustrating WWI. It is an astounding visual illumination and preservation of an event that radically altered the world as we knew it. I have studied WWI for many years and have read many books but this volume offered a fresh perspective! Some people will regard this as a "coffee table" book but I consider it a valuable reference in my WWI library. I highly recommend this volume to anyone that enjoys reading history.