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A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
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I admittedly read very little non-fiction, I unfortunately get bogged down in the detail and lack of story and thus restrict myself to specific subjects that I find fascinating. WWI is one of those.
I didn't realize that I knew so little about WWI until I read this book.
It seems impossible to understand WWII without knowing this war and the politics that started and ended it.
For a war that had and has so many repercussions for Europe, it amazes me that I didn't know more.
The author did a fantastic job of creating an overall history of WWI. While I'm sure the history of this war could only be fully and comprehensively told in a minimum 6 volume set of 800 page books, this one is a very good option for a shorter version.
I didn't realize that I knew so little about WWI until I read this book.
It seems impossible to understand WWII without knowing this war and the politics that started and ended it.
For a war that had and has so many repercussions for Europe, it amazes me that I didn't know more.
The author did a fantastic job of creating an overall history of WWI. While I'm sure the history of this war could only be fully and comprehensively told in a minimum 6 volume set of 800 page books, this one is a very good option for a shorter version.
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Jan 19, 2015 03:54PM
If you ever want a deeper dive, there is a fantastic podcast called "Hardcore History" that is currently doing WWI. They do a great job using primary sources and touching on tons of aspects of the war.
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Thanks, I haven't actually delved into the world of podcasts yet though something like this will probably be what I forge that path with. :)
I got into podcasts for daily commuting and they were a revelation. "Hardcore History" podcasts are really more like mini-audio books in their quality and duration and my favorites. Of course they only come out every few months because of the effort that goes into them, but they are fantastic!
Great review, Dawn. It was also a 5 star read for me.....a well written fascinating book.
