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World War I : people, politics, and power

2010

Format:	Electronic Resources, Book
Title:	World War I : people, politics, and power / edited by William L. Hosch.
Edition:	First edition.
Publisher, Date:	[Chicago, Illinois] : Britannica Educational Pub. ; New York : In association with Rosen Educational Services, 2010.
Description:	234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. text file
Summary:	This book describes the roots, the strategic battles and alliances, the key political and military leaders, the introduction of technology onto the battlefield, and the geopolitical ramifications of World War I.
Target Audience Note:	9-12 Medialog, Inc.
Series:	America at war America at war.
Subjects:	World War, 1914-1918.
Other Author:	Hosch, William L., editor.
Other Title:	World War 1 World War One
Notes:	Title proper from title frame. Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (pages [228]-229) and index. Electronic resource. Electronic reproduction. [Chicago, Ill.] : Britannica Educational Pub., [2011] Original version: 9781615300136. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:	The roots of World War I - The outbreak of war - The initial stages of the war - The stalemate years begin - The stalemate breaks, 1918 - Political leaders - Military commanders - Casualties of war.
Web Site:	Web Link Click here to read this ebook
LCCN:	2009033707
ISBN:	9781615300488
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Gr 10 Up-This series offers overviews of America's wars in chapters such as "Precursors to the Korean War" and "The Stalemate Breaks, 1918," followed by brief, alphabetically arranged biographical sketches of military and political leaders. Although the books discuss the wars' causes, battles, and outcomes and provide objective coverage of controversial military and political subjects, their main focus is on military strategies and battlefield action, which occasionally makes for dry reading. There are no maps, a significant weakness, but sidebars, primary-source excerpts, and average-quality black-and-white photos and illustrations supplement the texts. While these volumes will not replace the many existing titles, they will be helpful to report writers. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Beginning with the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, World War I spiraled into a struggle lasting four years, leaving ten million dead, and affecting the lives of millions more. This investigation begins in the shaky political climate that helped foment a massive conflict that swept up the world. Students will learn about important battles and their outcomes, and be intrigued by sidebars that introduce concepts such as trench warfare and the Schlieffen Plan. Incredible, eye-catching images support this unforgettable survey.

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